volvelle
noun
Pronunciation: /vɔːlˈvɛli/
Definition
A rotating paper or parchment disk, often with pointers or cutouts, used in historical manuscripts and early printed books to represent astronomical cycles, calendars, or other cyclical data.
Examples
The medieval manuscript contained a complex volvelle showing the phases of the moon.
Early printed books sometimes included intricate volvelles that could be manipulated by the reader.
How to Use volvelle
- volvelle of the moon (prepositional phrase)
- A volvelle specifically designed to show the phases or cycles of the moon. — "The astronomical text included a volvelle of the moon that accurately depicted its phases."
- volvelle in a manuscript (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to a volvelle that is part of a handwritten book. — "Researchers found a unique volvelle in a manuscript dating back to the 15th century."
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