jumelle

2 definitions found

jumelle - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Jumelle \Ju`melle"\, n.
     A jumelle opera glass, or the like.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

  Jumelle \Ju`melle"\, a. [F., fem. of jumeau, fr. L. gemellus.
     Cf. Gemel, a.]
     Twin; paired; -- said of various objects made or formed in
     pairs, as a binocular opera glass, a pair of gimmal rings,
     etc.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]