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crotal I. cro·tal \ˈkrōˌtäl, -ōd.əl\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin crotalum rattle, castanet, from Greek krotalon, from krotein to clap; akin to Old English hrindan to thrust, Old Norse hrinda to push 1. : crotalum 2. : a small spherical metal rattle (as on a harness) II. crotal variant of crottle III. crot·al \ˈkräd.əl\ adjective Etymology: crotal (II) 1. : reddish brown < a suit of crotal tweed > 2. : of or relating to crottle < a crotal dye > |