chenal

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French chanel, chenel, inherited from Latin canālis (channel; canal) (although the suffix was later modified from Old French -el to -al to more closely reflect the Latin etymon's form). Doublet of canal.

Pronunciation

Noun

chenal m (plural chenaux or chenals)

  1. canal, channel (all nautical senses)
  2. eavesdrop, eavestrough, gutter

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