How to pronounce volvelle
American English pronunciation
VOL-vel
- IPA
- /ˈvɑlˌvɛl/
- Syllables
- VOL · vel (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What volvelle means
A paper dial with turning parts, used in old books to work things out
In a sentence: Turning the volvelle in the old star book showed when the moon would rise.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word built on volvere, to turn or roll.
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