"oillet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oillets [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French œillet, from œil (“eye”), from Latin oculum, accusative singular of oculus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|œillet}} French œillet, {{uder|en|la|oculum}} Latin oculum Head templates: {{en-noun}} oillet (plural oillets)
  1. (medieval architecture) A round hole or circle with which an opening for an arrowslit terminates. Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: oylet

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