rounceval

English

Alternative forms

• rouncival

Etymology

From the gigantic bones shown at Roncesvalles, and alleged to be those of old heroes.

Noun

rounceval (plural rouncevals)

1. (obsolete) A giant; anything large.
2. (obsolete) A large pea, the marrowfat.
   • 1622, Michael Drayton, Poly-Olbion, song 20 p. 12:

     The Rouncefall, great Beanes, and early ripening Peason

Adjective

rounceval (not comparable)

1. gigantic