turricula

noun

tur·​ric·​u·​la
(ˌ)təˈrikyələ
plural turriculae
-yəˌlē
: a utensil or ornament (as a candlestick) shaped like a tower

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, small tower, diminutive of turris tower

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“Turricula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turricula. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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