rondelle

ron·delle

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ron-del]
- /rɒnˈdɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ron-del]
- /rɒnˈdɛl/

Definitions of rondelle word

noun rondelle a small disk of glass used as an ornament in a stained-glass window. 1
noun rondelle Jewelry. a flat bead, often of rock crystal or onyx, used in a necklace as a spacer between contrasting stones. 1
noun rondelle a type of bead or other round object 0

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Origin of rondelle

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

From French, dating back to 1830-40; See origin at rondel

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Parts of speech for Rondelle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rondelle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rondelle usage trend in Literature

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