volvelle

vol·velle

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-vel]
- /ˈvɒl vɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vol-vel]
- /ˈvɒl vɛl/

Definition of volvelle word

noun volvelle a medieval instrument consisting of a series of concentric rotating disks, used to compute the phases of the moon and its position in relation to that of the sun. 1

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Origin of volvelle

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin volvella, equivalent to Latin volv(ere) to turn + -ella -elle

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Parts of speech for Volvelle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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volvelle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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