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1kin·dle

verb \ˈkin-dəl\
kin·dledkin·dling \ˈkin(d)-liŋ, ˈkin-dəl-iŋ\

Definition of KINDLE

transitive verb
1
: to start (a fire) burning : light
2
a : to stir up : arouse <kindle interest>
b : to bring into being : start
3
: to cause to glow : illuminate
intransitive verb
1
: to catch fire
2
a : to flare up
b : to become animated
3
: to become illuminated
— kin·dler \ˈkin(d)-lər, ˈkin-dəl-ər\ noun

Origin of KINDLE

Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with KINDLE

bindle, brindle, dwindle, spindle, swindle

2kindle

verb
kin·dledkin·dling

Definition of KINDLE

transitive verb
: bear 2a —used especially of a rabbit
intransitive verb
: to bring forth young —used especially of a rabbit

Origin of KINDLE

Middle English, from kindle young animal, probably from kinde, noun, kind
First Known Use: 13th century

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

kin·dle

intransitive verb \ˈkin-dəl\   (Medical Dictionary)
kin·dled; kin·dling

Medical Definition of KINDLE

: to bring forth young—used chiefly of a rabbit

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