Entry 3 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913 favel /(fā"vĕl)/ · fa·vel · IPA a. n. n. 01 a. Yellow; fallow; dun. 1. Yellow; fallow; dun.[Obs.] 02 n. A horse of a favel or dun color. 1. A horse of a favel or dun color. Phrases & compounds To curry favel — See To curry favor, under Favor, n. 03 n. Flattery; cajolery; deceit. 1. Flattery; cajolery; deceit.[Obs.]