First Known Use: before 12th century
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1wattle
noun wat·tle \ˈwä-təl\
Definition of WATTLE
1
a : a fabrication of poles interwoven with slender branches, withes, or reeds and used especially formerly in building b : material for such construction c plural : poles laid on a roof to support thatch
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Origin of WATTLE
Middle English wattel, from Old English watel; akin to Old High German wadal bandage
2wattle
verb
wat·tledwat·tling \ˈwät-liŋ, ˈwä-təl-iŋ\
Definition of WATTLE
transitive verb
1
: to form or build of or with wattle
2
a : to form into wattle : interlace to form wattle b : to unite or make solid by interweaving light flexible material
First Known Use of WATTLE
14th century
3wattle
noun
Definition of WATTLE
: a fleshy pendulous process usually about the head or neck (as of a bird)
Origin of WATTLE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1513
WATTLE[3] Defined for Kids
wattle
noun wat·tle \ˈwä-təl\
Definition of WATTLE for Kids
: a fleshy flap of skin that hangs usually from the neck (as of a bird)
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wattle
noun wat·tle \ˈwät-əl\
Medical Definition of WATTLE
: a fleshy process that hangs usually from the head or neck (as of a bird)
—wat·tled \-əld\ adjective
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