rouleau

Meanings

1. A little roll; a roll of coins put up in paper, or something resembling such a roll.
2. A decorative technique that involves creating patterns with piping, cording or bias tape. A rouleau loop uses the same cord or piping as a way of fastening buttons, most notably down the back of bridal gowns.
3. A stack of aggregated red blood cells, as seen in certain haematological and other diseases.
4. One of a bundle of fascines to cover besiegers.

1. A surname from French.
2. A placename
3. A town in Saskatchewan, Canada.
4. An island of Mistassini Lake, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada; in full, Ile Rouleau.

Etymology

Borrowed from French rouleau.