JUMELLE

Etymology

Adjective

jumelle (not comparable)

twin; paired; said of various objects made or formed in pairs, such as a binocular opera glass, a pair of gimmal rings, etc.

Noun

jumelle (plural jumelles)

An object made or formed as a pair, such as a binocular opera glass.

Source: Wiktionary


Ju`melle", a. [F., fem. of jumeau, fr. L. gemellus. Cf. Gemel, a.]

Definition: Twin; paired; -- said of various objects made or formed in pairs, as a binocular opera glass, a pair of gimmal rings, etc.

Ju`melle", n.

Definition: A jumelle opera glass, or the like.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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