vervel

noun

ver·​vel
ˈvərvəl
variants or less commonly varvel
ˈvär-
plural -s
: a ring or one of several rings attached to a bird's leg for securing the bird to its perch

Word History

Etymology

Middle French vervelle, from Late Latin vertibulum joint of the spine; akin to Latin vertebra

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“Vervel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vervel. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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