horologe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of sundial or clock, a device or mechanism used to tell the hour of the day.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔɹəˌloʊd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒrəlɒd͡ʒ/

Word forms

horologe horologes

Etymology

From Middle English orloge, from Norman oriloge, from Old French orloge, from Latin hōrologium (“sundial”), from Ancient Greek ὡρολόγιον (hōrológion). Cognate with French horloge, Italian orologio, and Spanish reloj. Doublet of Horologium and horologium.

Synonyms

sundial or clock

Derived words

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