foundling wheel en · NOUN
Meanings
- a revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| foundling wheels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
fi vauvaluukku (revolving crib) · it ruota dei trovatelli (revolving crib) · fr tour d'abandon (revolving crib) · pt roda (revolving crib)