horologe

• Nom désignant un instrument ou dispositif de mesure du temps, tel qu'une horloge ou un chronomètre.

A noun referring to a measuring instrument or device used for keeping time, such as a clock or watch.

1. Timekeeping deviceC2formal

   An instrument or mechanism used for measuring and showing the passage of time.

   Instrument de mesure du temps

   • The museum displayed a medieval horologe with intricate gears.
   • He collects antique horologes from the 18th century.
   • The town's horologe chimes every hour.
   • Before modern clocks, people relied on sundials as their primary horologe.

   Synonymesclocktimekeepertimepiece