/rɑˈkɛl/ or /rɑˈkɛl/ (RA-kel) (informal) /rɑˈkɛl/ or /rɑˈkɛl/ (RA-kel) (formal)

Definitions

1. proper noun

A female given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning ‘ewe’ or ‘sheep’.

“My friend Raquel is getting married next month.”

2. noun

A type of soft, lightweight fabric often used in clothing and home decor.

“The curtains in her house were made of a beautiful raquel fabric.”