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In heraldry, a roundel is a charge that is circular in form. It is considered a subordinary by some, while others categorize it as a simple charge.1

Roundels are given different names depending on their color:
* Gold is a bezant.1
* Silver is a plate.1
* Red is a torteau.1
* Blue is a hurt.1
* Alternate silver and blue wavy lines form a fountain.1

The term "roundel" can also refer to anything with a perfectly round circumference, such as windows.23

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