noun
roundel
Roundel (noun) means anything having a round form; a round figure; a circle.
noun
1
Anything having a round form; a round figure; a circle.
2
A roundelay or rondelay.
3
A small circular shield, sometimes not more than a foot in diameter, used by soldiers in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
4
A circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle.
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Etymology
From Middle English roundel, rundel, rondel, from Old French rondel (“something round and flat”), a diminutive of rond (“round”). More at round.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of roundel?
"roundel" (noun) means anything having a round form; a round figure; a circle.
What are the different meanings of roundel?
"roundel" has 3 main meanings: 1. Anything having a round form; a round figure; a circle; 2. A roundelay or rondelay; 3. A small circular shield, sometimes not more than a foot in diameter, used by soldiers in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.