(n)British field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950), Syn.Archibald Percival Wavell, First Earl Wavell
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n. [ After Dr. Wm. Wavel, the discoverer. ] (Min.) A hydrous phosphate of alumina, occurring usually in hemispherical radiated forms varying in color from white to yellow, green, or black. [ 1913 Webster ]