n.
Pronunciation: ' ker- ə l, ' ka-r ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English carole, from Anglo-French, modification of Late Latin choraula choral song, from Latin, choral accompanist, from Greek choraul ē s, from choros chorus + aulein to play a reed instrument, from aulos, a reed instrument ― more at ALVEOLUS
Date: 14th century
1 : an old round dance with singing
2 : a song of joy or mirth <the carol of a bird ― Lord Byron>
3 : a popular song or ballad of religious joy