caramell
Catalan edit
Etymology edit
By dissimilation from Latin calamellus, diminutive of calamus (“reed”). Doublet of caramel, a borrowing via Portuguese.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
caramell m (plural caramells)
- icicle
- stalactite
- Synonym: estalactita
- candle drippings
- snuff (burnt part of a candle wick)
- twine
Related terms edit
Further reading edit
- “caramell” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.