foundling wheel
English
Noun
foundling wheel (plural foundling wheels)
- a revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.
Synonyms
- baby hatch
Translations
revolving crib
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Usage notes
- Foundling wheels were common from the 12th to the 18th centuries, but are now being used again in some parts of Europe.