roundel

noun
UK: /ˈraʊndəl/
US: /ˈraʊndəl/

  1. A circular disc or something with a round shape.

    1. The building was decorated with a blue roundel.
    2. The aircraft sported a distinctive roundel on its wings for easy identification.

  2. A small, decorative window that is round.

    1. The church has a stained glass roundel above the entrance.
    2. Sunlight streamed through the colorful roundel, illuminating the altar.

  3. A short poem of fixed form, usually with a repeating line or phrase.

    1. She wrote a roundel about the changing seasons.
    2. The poetry anthology featured a beautiful roundel by a contemporary poet.

Synonyms

circle disc medallion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "roundel" in English means: A circular disc or something with a round shape., A small, decorative window that is round., A short poem of fixed form, usually with a repeating line or phrase..

The phonetic transcription of "roundel" is /ˈraʊndəl/ in British English and /ˈraʊndəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "roundel": circle, disc, medallion.

Example usage of "roundel": "The building was decorated with a blue roundel.". More examples on the page.