n.
Pronunciation: ' pe-b ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English pobble, from Old English papolst ā n, from papol- (of unknown origin) + st ā n stone
Date: 14th century
1 : a small usually rounded stone especially when worn by the action of water
2 : transparent and colorless quartz : ROCK CRYSTAL
3 : an irregular, crinkled, or grainy surface
– peb · bly \ -b( ə -)l ē \ adjective