Roundel

Pronunciation: /raʊndəl/

Definitions of roundel

noun a small circular ornamental plate

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a colorful roundel on the wall.

A2 The roundel on the door had intricate designs.

B1 The artist created a beautiful roundel for the exhibition.

B2 The roundel in the museum was a stunning example of medieval art.

C1 The roundel displayed in the gallery was rumored to be worth millions.

C2 The rare roundel from the Renaissance period was the highlight of the art collection.

Examples of roundel in a Sentence

formal The roundel on the wall displayed the family crest.

informal I love the roundel design on that plate.

slang Check out the cool roundel on his jacket.

figurative The roundel of sunlight on the floor marked the beginning of a new day.

Grammatical Forms of roundel

• plural: roundels
• present tense: roundel
• future tense: will roundel
• perfect tense: have roundeled
• continuous tense: is roundeling
• singular: roundel
• positive degree: roundel
• infinitive: to roundel
• gerund: roundeling
• participle: roundeling

Origin and Evolution of roundel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'roundel' originated from Old French, where it was derived from the Latin word 'rotundellus' meaning small circle or disc.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small circular object or ornament, the meaning of 'roundel' has evolved to also refer to a circular window in architecture, a circular piece of music, and a circular target in sports.