also: カルヴァリンほう
noun
culverin
A type of medieval cannon, relatively long-barreled for its caliber. Used in historical or military contexts.
この博物館には16世紀のカルバリン砲が展示されている。
A 16th-century culverin is on display at this museum.
Standard spelling for this historical cannon term.
Alternate spelling reflecting the 'v' sound in the original loanword.
Borrowed from English 'culverin' or a related European language, combined with 砲 (cannon).