# carl, coll

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /kɑːl/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### carl
*/kɑːl/*
A rude, rustic man; a churl.

### coll
*/kɑl/*
To hug or embrace.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/carl