What does tourbillion mean?
Tourbillion means (archaic) An ornamental firework that turns round in the air so as to form a scroll of fire..
Tourbillion
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(archaic) An ornamental firework that turns round in the air so as to form a scroll of fire..
Example Sentences
This azure Vault has a greater Depth and a vaster Extent , and that ' tis divided into a thousand and a thousand different Tourbillions or Whirlings
Clem knew ... the sober, familiar names usually produced the most interesting results. He laid out a certain amount on Roman Candles, Catherine-wheels, and Tourbillions, but for the most part he rightly concentrated on rockets.
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- tourbillions
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This azure Vault has a greater Depth and a vaster Extent , and that ' tis divided into a thousand and a thousand different Tourbillions or Whirlings
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