rouleau
9.9
A roll of coins wrapped in paper for easy counting
- noun
- /ruːˈloʊ/
- Canadian
:
rollo
- The cashier handed me a rouleau of quarters for the vending machine.
Examples
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Bank tellers often prepare each denomination in a separate rouleau for quick distribution.
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She collected old coin rouleaux as a hobby.
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Look at that rouleau!
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I need a rouleau!
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The cashier handed me a rouleau of quarters for the vending machine.
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Bank tellers often prepare each denomination in a separate rouleau for quick distribution.
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Many people prefer to exchange their coins for a rouleau at the bank.
Synonyms
roll
vsrouleau
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1.8
Something that is wrapped or bent into a long, round shape
refers specifically to a paper wrapped bundle of coins for counting
How Many
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rouleau comes from French and originally meant 'small roll', from the verb rouler 'to roll'. So a rouleau is a little roll of coins wrapped up to make them easy to count and carry.