rounceval

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the gigantic bones shown at Roncesvalles, and alleged to be those of old heroes.

Noun

rounceval (plural rouncevals)

  1. (obsolete) A giant; anything large.
  2. (obsolete) A large pea, the marrowfat.

Adjective

rounceval (not comparable)

  1. gigantic
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