Wavell

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈweɪvəl/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(wā′vəl)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Wa•vell  (wā′vəl),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Biographical Archibald Percival, 1st Earl, 1883–1950, British field marshal and author: viceroy of India 1943–47.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Wavell /ˈweɪvəl/ n
  1. Archibald (Percival), 1st Earl. 1883–1950, British field marshal. During World War II he was commander in chief in the Middle East (1939–41), defeating the Italians in N Africa. He was commander in chief in India (1941–43) and viceroy of India (1943–47)
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