Definitions

1. proper noun

A village in the Côte-d’Or department in north-eastern France.

“The famous Battle of Roncevaux took place near the village of Ronceval in the Pyrenees Mountains.”

2. proper noun

A mountain pass in the Pyrenees, famous as the site of the Battle of Roncevaux.

“The treacherous mountain pass of Ronceval is still a popular destination for hikers.”

3. noun

A type of medieval poem, particularly associated with the works of William of Aquitaine.

“The poet composed a ronceval in honor of his beloved, a beautiful woman.”