First Known Use: 14th century
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roundel
noun roun·del \ˈrau̇n-dəl\
: a round figure or object
Full Definition of ROUNDEL
1
: a round figure or object (as a circular panel, window, or niche)
2
a : rondel 2a b : an English modified rondeau
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Origin of ROUNDEL
Middle English, from Anglo-French rondel, roundel, from rund round — more at round
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