English

Noun

tourbillion ‎(plural tourbillions)

1. (archaic) An ornamental firework that turns round in the air so as to form a scroll of fire.

   (Can we find and add a quotation of G. Francis to this entry?)

   • From Mrs. Miniver (Guy Fawkes' Day), by "Jan Struther"

     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.