macle

ma·cle

noun \ˈma-kəl\

Definition of MACLE

1

: a twin crystal

2

: a flat often triangular diamond that is usually a twin crystal

— ma·cled \ˈma-kəld\ adjective

Origin of MACLE

French, wide-meshed net, lozenge voided, macle, from Old French, mesh, lozenge voided, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German masca mesh — more at mesh

First Known Use: 1801

Rhymes with MACLE

cackle, crackle, grackle, hackle, rackle, shackle, spackle, tackle