roundel

noun

roun·​del ˈrau̇n-dᵊl How to pronounce roundel (audio)
1
: a round figure or object (such as a circular panel, window, or niche)
2
b
: an English modified rondeau

Examples of roundel in a Sentence

the windows in the colonial-era statehouse are roundels
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French rondel, roundel, from rund round — more at round

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roundel was in the 14th century

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“Roundel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundel. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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