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rouleau

Pronunciation: /ˈruːləʊ, ruːˈləʊ/

Definition of rouleau

noun (plural rouleaux or rouleaus /-əʊz/)

  • 1a cylindrical packet of coins.
  • 2a coil or roll of ribbon, knitted wool, or other material, especially used as trimming.

Origin:

late 17th century: French, from obsolete French roule 'a roll'

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