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ariel

1
or ar·iel gazelle

[ air-ee-uhl ]

noun

  1. a mountain gazelle of Arabia, Gazella gazella arabica : almost extinct.


Ariel

2

[ air-ee-uhl ]

noun

  1. (in Shakespeare's Tempest ) a spirit of the air who is required to use his magic to help Prospero.
  2. Astronomy. one of the moons of the planet Uranus.
  3. Aerospace. one of a series of British satellites that studied the ionosphere, cosmic rays, and x-rays.
  4. Also Ar·i·elle [] a first name.

ariel

1

/ ˈɛərɪəl /

noun

  1. an Arabian gazelle, Gazella arabica (or dama )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Ariel

2

/ ˈɛərɪəl /

noun

  1. the smallest of the four large satellites of Uranus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ariel1

First recorded in 1825–35, ariel is from the dialectal Arabic word aryal
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ariel1

C19: from Arabic aryal
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Example Sentences

This world premiere was long-delayed by the pandemic, and had such drama offstage that its lead, the Tony-winning Ariel Sta’chel, left the show just before its opening.

The two largest, Ariel and Titania, appear to have been geologically active for an extended period of time.

Between me, Ariel, Leilani, that’s who we’re trying to get going.

Ariel will have to endure the consequences of this crash for the rest of her life.

Our prayers are focused on Ariel’s continued healing and recovery.

Princess Ariel and Prince Eric walk down the aisle, and are greeted by a stout clergyman who is allegedly too happy to see them.

XBIZ and AVN award-winning starlet Ariel Rebel is smitten with Spartacus.

Say, perhaps, Eric from The Little Mermaid, looking for your Ariel.

The “babes in bikinis” include Chrissy Teigen, Hannah Davis, Ariel Meredith, Jessica Gomes, and Christie Brinkley.

This week, a memoir of liberation, a biography of Ariel Sharon, and a comprehensive compendium from a master poet.

And the Ariel was twelve cubits long, and twelve cubits broad, foursquare, with equal sides.

After Ariel, Ferdinand and Miranda should reappear; this time in a phase of glowing passion.

Caliban, Ariel, the love-scene—all belong to the highest creations of art.

The wild, uncouth Caliban, the wonderful flights of Ariel—these are creations of the first order.

The joyful shouts and hearty cheers of the Ariel's crew continued for some time after her commander had reached her deck.

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