Calandre

/kəˈlɑndʁ/ noun

The French term for a calander machine, or alternatively a grain weevil; used in textile manufacturing and entomology.

French variant of 'calandra,' derived from the same Greek and Latin roots referring to rolling/lowering action or the weevil insect.

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