carol
carol Lexical Profile
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• noun
A religious folk song or popular hymn of joy and praise, particularly one associated with Christmas.
"The choir gathered in the town square to sing traditional Christmas carols by candlelight."
A medieval round dance accompanied by singing.
"Medieval manuscripts often depict courtiers joining hands in a lively springtime carol."
• verb
To go from door to door or gather in public places singing Christmas hymns and songs.
"Every December, the neighborhood children carol along the snow-covered streets to raise funds for the local shelter."
To sing or say something happily, melodiously, and with great joy.
"The Meadowlark caroled from the top of the wooden fence post as the sun rose."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'carole' (a festive circle dance accompanied by singing), probably from Medieval Latin 'choraula' and Ancient Greek 'khoraulēs', meaning a flute player who accompanied a choral dance.