Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name, especially in the early 20th century

“Her grandmother was named Ethel and was known for her baking skills.”

2. noun

a type of plant or shrub, especially the ethel or eastern ethel, a type of flowering plant

“The ethel plant was found in the local park and attracted many bees.”

3. noun

a unit of measurement in geology, especially the ethel unit, a unit of volume

“The geologist used the ethel unit to measure the volume of the rock formation.”