Definitions for volvelle
volvelle
vol·velle
Spelling: [vol-vel]
IPA: /ˈvɒl vɛl/
Volvelle is a 8 letter English word.
You can make 48 anagrams from letters in volvelle (eelllovv).
Definitions for volvelle
noun
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a medieval instrument consisting of a series of concentric rotating disks, used to compute the phases of the moon and its position in relation to that of the sun.
Origin of volvelle
1400-50; late Middle English Medieval Latin volvella, equivalent to Latin volv(ere) to turn + -ella -elle