vennel

noun

ven·​nel

ˈvenᵊl

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : a narrow urban passage (as a lane or alley)

2

dialectal, British : gutter, sewer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French vanelle, venelle, from Medieval Latin venella, from Latin vena vein, duct + -ella

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