Definition of carrel
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a table that is often partitioned or enclosed and is used for individual study especially in a library
Carrel
biographical nameDefinition of Carrel (Entry 2 of 2)
Alexis 1873–1944 French surgeon and biologist
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The first known use of carrel was in 1593
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