curricle

noun

cur·​ri·​cle ˈkər-i-kəl How to pronounce curricle (audio)
ˈkə-ri-
Synonyms of curriclenext
: a 2-wheeled chaise usually drawn by two horses

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin curriculum "action of running, race, chariot" — more at curriculum

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of curricle was in 1752

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“Curricle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curricle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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