n. joyous song, esp. a Christmas hymn. v. (-11-; US -I-) 1 sing carols. 2 sing joyfully. [French] Carolingian i,kwralindyanj adj. of the Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne. n. member of this dynasty. [Latin Carolus Charles] carotene fltara,ti:n/ n. orange-coloured pigment found in carrots, tomatoes, etc., acting as a source of vitamin A. [Latin: related to CARROT] carotid iltatutid/ n. each of the two main arteries carrying blood to the head and neck. adj. of these arteries. [Latin from Greek]
