cradlenounmasculinearcaico/bɨɾˈkaɾju/arcaicober·cá·rioPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionArchaic term for cradle or for a place where young children are placed.The child fell asleep in the cradle.The cradle was made of wicker.syncradlecribEtymologyDo francês 'berceau'.