Advertisement

Advertisement

tourelle

[ too-rel ]

noun

  1. a turret.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of tourelle1

1300–50; Middle English < Old French; tower 1, -elle

Discover More

Example Sentences

Though I am the first to admit that she has found more than her match, for once, in Monsieur de Tourelle.

At No. 61 we come upon a farm dating from 1782, la Vacherie de la Tourelle.

Amid the dead and dying around they found Paul de Tourelle dozing, but Sasha had disappeared.

One tourelle is particularly sharp and fine, and does not seem to have sustained the slightest injury from time.

Be wise, Monsieur de Tourelle, and take your departure in peace.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Tourétour en l'air