noel
noel Lexical Profile
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• noun
Christmas, or the festive season celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ (usually capitalized as Noel).
"During the winter concert, the choir performed a traditional arrangement celebrating the first Noel."
A traditional Christmas carol or joyous hymn, especially one of French origin.
"The organist played a medley of 17th-century French noels before the midnight service began."
• interjection
An exclamation of joy or greeting used at Christmas, especially in traditional carols.
"The chorus rang out with a triumphant 'Noel!' as the final verse of the hymn concluded."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Old French noel ('Christmas'), which derives from Latin natalis ('birthday'), specifically referring to natalis dies Domini ('birthday of the Lord').