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As nouns the difference between terms and tourbillion

is that terms is while tourbillion is (archaic) an ornamental firework that turns round in the air so as to form a scroll of fire.

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    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (archaic) An ornamental firework that turns round in the air so as to form a scroll of fire.
  • * 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.
    (Webster 1913)