Noun: roundel rawn-d(u)l
- (heraldry) a charge in the shape of a filled circle
"a hollow roundel"
- Round piece of armour plate that protects the armpit
"The knight's roundel prevented arrows from penetrating a vulnerable area"
- English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third
"The poet crafted a beautiful roundel that showcased his mastery of form"
Derived forms: roundels
Type of: armor plate [US], armor plating [US], armorial bearing, armour plate [Brit, Cdn], armour plating [Brit, Cdn], bearing, charge, heraldic bearing, plate armor [US], plate armour [Brit, Cdn], rondeau, rondel
Part of: body armor [US], body armour [Brit, Cdn], cataphract, coat of mail, plate armor [US], plate armour [Brit, Cdn], suit of armor [US], suit of armour [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Roundel