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foundling wheel

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

a revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.

Equivalents

Françaistour d'abandon
Portuguêsroda
Italianoruota dei trovatelli
4 more languages
Bosanskiroda
Suomivauvaluukku
Hrvatskiroda
Српскиroda

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

foundlinghood Foundlings foundouk Foundress Foundries Foundry

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