rouleau

noun
/ɹuːˈləʊ/UK/ɹuˈloʊ/US

Etymology

Borrowed from French rouleau.

  1. borrowed from rouleau

Definitions

  1. A little roll

    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.
    • Early in the morning, the rouleau of gold was left at my door in a little box, with my name on the outside.
    • […] he liked your philosophy, and hopes you'll accept of this, which from its weight I take to be a little rouleau of guineas.
  2. A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape.…

    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
    • rouleau loop
  3. A stack of aggregated red blood cells, as seen in certain haematological and other…

    A stack of aggregated red blood cells, as seen in certain haematological and other diseases.

  4. + 3 more definitions
    1. One of a bundle of fascines to cover besiegers.

    2. A surname from French.

    3. A placename

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