noun
penny-farthing; high-wheeler
Refers to the old-fashioned bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel, named after the Daruma doll shape.
博物館にダルマ自転車が展示されていた。
A penny-farthing was on display at the museum.
General term for bicycle; ダルマ自転車 specifically refers to the antique high-wheel design.
Compound of ダルマ (Daruma doll, known for its round shape) and 自転車 (bicycle), referring to the large front wheel resembling the doll's body.