rotary

English

Etymology

Attested mid 18th century, from Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota (“wheel”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

rotary (not comparable)

  1. Capable of rotation.
    A rotary engine revolves the heads rather than having pistons go back and forth.

Translations

Noun

rotary (plural rotaries)

  1. (New England) A traffic circle.
  2. (chiefly with initial capital) Any of the clubs making up the international Rotary International movement for community service.

Translations
traffic circle — see traffic circle
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