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cascabel

cas·ca·bel [ ˈka-skə-ˌbel]

cascabel

noun

[ˈka-skə-ˌbel]

Definition of cascabel

1 : a projection behind the breech of a muzzle-loading cannon

2 : a small hollow perforated spherical bell enclosing a loose pellet

3 : a small, rounded, moderately pungent chili pepper that is usually used dried when it has a translucent, dark red skin and loose seeds which rattle

First Known Use of cascabel

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for cascabel

Spanish, literally, small bell

Dictionary Entries near cascabel

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