I. cro·tal ˈkrōˌtäl, -ōd. ə l noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin crotalum rattle, castanet, from Greek krotalon, from krotein to clap; akin to Old English hrindan to thrust, Old Norse hrinda to push
1. : crotalum
2. : a small spherical metal rattle (as on a harness)
II. crotal
variant of crottle
III. crot·al ˈkräd. ə l adjective
Etymology: crotal (II)
1. : reddish brown
a suit of crotal tweed
2. : of or relating to crottle
a crotal dye