German wheel



German wheel

A prop, often featured in circus performances, that looks like a life-size hamster wheel. A performer is positioned in the middle and rotates it. Come to the show, it'll be fun—there will be acrobats, trapeze artists, and people in German wheels!
See also: german, wheel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CastorKAS-tər (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
MaijaMIE-yahFinnish
Aigle-Greek Mythology
Andreeaahn-DRE-ahRomanian
Rowannero-ANEnglish (Rare)
Nnamdi-Western African, Igbo