rouelle

/ruˈɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of spiral staircase

“The old mansion featured a beautiful rouelle that connected the main floor to the upper levels.”

2. noun

an old unit of measurement for the weight of sugar

“The recipe called for 20 rouelles of sugar to make the traditional dessert.”

Synonyms

  • helix staircase
  • spiral staircase

Antonyms

  • straight staircase