Ravel

biographical name

Ra·​vel rə-ˈvel How to pronounce Ravel (audio)
ra-
Synonyms of Ravelnext
(Joseph) Mau*rice mȯ-ˈrēs How to pronounce Ravel (audio) 1875–1937 French composer
Ravelian
rə-ˈve-lyən How to pronounce Ravel (audio)
ra-
-lē-ən
adjective

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“Ravel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ravel. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

ravel

1 of 2 verb
rav·​el ˈrav-əl How to pronounce ravel (audio)
raveled or ravelled; raveling or ravelling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce ravel (audio)
raveler noun
or raveller
-(ə-)lər

ravel

2 of 2 noun
: something that is raveled
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