Horologe
//ˈhɔɹəˌloʊd͡ʒ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of sundial or clock, a device or mechanism used to tell the hour of the day. archaic, historical
"He'll watch the horologe a double set, If drink rock not his cradle."
- 2 a measuring instrument or device for keeping time wordnet
Example
More examples"He'll watch the horologe a double set, If drink rock not his cradle."
Etymology
From Middle English orloge, from Norman oriloge, from Old French orloge, from Latin hōrologium (“sundial”), from Ancient Greek ὡρολόγιον (hōrológion). Cognate with French horloge, Italian orologio, and Spanish reloj. Doublet of Horologium and horologium.
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