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Rouleau

//ɹuːˈləʊ// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from French. countable
  2. 2
    A placename; A town in Saskatchewan, Canada. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A placename; An island of Mistassini Lake, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada; in full, Ile Rouleau. countable, uncountable
Noun
  1. 1
    A little roll; a roll of coins put up in paper, or something resembling such a roll.

    "We always judge of others by ourselves; and his idea of Cupid's quiver is a rouleau."

  2. 2
    a roll of coins wrapped in paper wordnet
  3. 3
    A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape. A rouleau loop uses the same cord or piping as a way of fastening buttons, most notably down the back of bridal gowns.

    "rouleau turner"

  4. 4
    a roll of ribbon wordnet
  5. 5
    A stack of aggregated red blood cells, as seen in certain haematological and other diseases. in-plural
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  1. 6
    One of a bundle of fascines to cover besiegers.

Etymology

From French rouleau.

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