"Cabocle" is an archaic spelling of "cabochon," a term commonly used in jewelry making to describe a gemstone that has been polished but not faceted. The IPA phonetic transcription for "cabocle" is /kæbəˈʃɒn/, with the stress on the second syllable. The spelling of "cabocle" is derived from the Old French word "caboche," meaning head or knob, which is also the origin of the term "cabochon." While the spelling may be outdated, the term "cabochon" is still widely used in the jewelry industry today.
In Brazil, a compact brick-red mineral, resembling jasper.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "cabocle" does not have a well-established etymology. It is, however, believed to have originated from the French word "cabochon", which refers to a gemstone that has been polished but not faceted. The term "cabochon" in turn comes from the Middle French word "caboche", meaning "head" or "knob". "Cabocle" may have been derived from these words, but further research is needed to confirm its exact etymology.