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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This package delivers a gorgeous shade of Aventurine Green Metallic paint, a decal set in white, and customizable roundel race numbers. Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024 The bulk of the car’s carbon-fiber exterior is finished in Nadal Red that is broken up by Frozen White on the doors and hood along with Gloss Black on the lower-body trim, wheels, and roundels. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024 Dukec’s team has also used tech to make BMW’s roundel more efficient, at least from a cost point of view. Alex Goy, WIRED, 2 Sep. 2023 The color scheme draws heavily on the 1951 class-winning 356 SL, painted Le Mans Silver Metallic and featuring a roundel on the door with the number 46. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 29 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for roundel 

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 23 Nov. 2024.

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