cascabel

[ kas-kuh-bel ]

noun

1. a knoblike projection at the rear of the breech of a muzzleloading cannon.

cascabel

/ ˈkæskəˌbɛl /

noun

1. a knoblike protrusion on the rear part of the breech of an obsolete muzzle-loading cannon
2. the rear part itself

Word History and Origins

Origin of cascabel¹

1630–40; < Spanish: little round bell, rattle < Old Provençal cascavel, akin to Medieval Latin *cascabellus, equivalent to Vulgar Latin *cascab ( us ) (variant of Latin caccabus pot) + Latin -ellus diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of cascabel¹

C17: from Spanish: small bell, rattle, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

It calls for a whole sheep, rubbed with a paste of lightly roasted ancho, cascabel and mora chiles, seasoned with cinnamon, cloves, cumin and oregano.

From New York Times

I find myself craving that guacamole-topped tower trimmed with cascabel salsa and pickled vegetables with disturbing frequency.

From Seattle Times

No doctoring was needed for chilaquiles, a sumptuously saucy mash-up of stewed chicken, cascabel salsa and the same sturdy tortilla chips used for the nachos.

From Seattle Times

Another was placed under the cascabel, which was supported by General and Dummy, with Rosebud at the jaws.

From Project Gutenberg

The cascabel is down to the bottom of the screw now.

From Project Gutenberg