foundling wheel

Noun

 * 1) a revolving crib set in the wall of a church or convent, allowing an abandoned baby to be left anonymously and safely.

Usage notes

 * Foundling wheels were common from the 12th to the 18th centuries, but are now being used again in some parts of Europe.

Translations

 * Finnish: vauvaluukku
 * French:
 * Italian: ruota dei trovatelli
 * Portuguese: