'Tourbillion' definitions:

Definition of 'Tourbillion'

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Tourbillion \Tour*bil"lion\, n. [F. torbillion a whirlwind, tourbillion, fr. L. turbo, -inis, a whirl, whirlwind.] An ornamental firework which turns round, when in the air, so as to form a scroll of fire. --G. Francis. [1913 Webster]