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Meaning of volvelle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈvɒlˌvɛl

Definitions

A type of slide chart, a paper construction with rotating parts, formerly used for organization and calculation in astronomy and other subjects.

historical

Equivalents

Français volvelle

Examples

“Tholomye and Haly were cunnynd and wyſe In the voluell, in the quadrant, and in the aſtroloby, To pronoſtycate truly the chaunce of fortunys dyſe.”

CEFR level

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

Volvi Volvo volvocacean volvocalean Volvox volvulosis

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