Roundles

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Small, circular shapes or discs often used in artistic design or decoration ; short, repetitive dances or songs typically of folk origin ; a style of architectural or ornamental motif featuring rounded elements and curves
2. Tiny rounded objects or shapes that may serve as embellishments ; brief musical or dance pieces characterized by repetition and a circular pattern ; decorative features in architecture displaying curved and circular forms
3. Little spherical forms or circular units commonly found in visual art ; concise rhythmic dance or vocal forms rooted in tradition ; a pattern or element in design and construction noted for its rounded contours

Etymology: "Roundles" is the plural of "roundle," a noun for a small circular disc. The word is formed from "round" with the diminutive suffix "-le," the same ending found in words like "spindle," "throstle," and "rankle."

Synonyms: rings, loops, circles