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felloe

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fel⋅loe

[fel-oh]
–noun
the circular rim, or a part of the rim of a wheel, into which the outer ends of the spokes are inserted.
Also, felly.


Origin:
bef. 900; ME felwe, OE felg(e); c. G Felge
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fel·loe   (fěl'ō)   
n.  Variant of felly.
fel·ly   (fěl'ē)   
n.   pl. fel·lies also fel·loes
The rim or a section of the rim of a wheel supported by spokes.

[Middle English felie, felwe, from Old English felg.]
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