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Foucault's pendulum 

1. a pendulum device named after the French physicist Léon Foucault, used to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth.

2. an extremely complicated novel by Umberto Ecco, first published in 1988. Persons successfully reading this book should be given a badge of merit.
Juicy O'Gazem: 'Did you really read all of "Foucault's Pendulum"'

Rod Stiffy: 'Yessirree, I did.'

Juicy O'Gazem: 'Wow, you should get a badge or a medal or something.'
Foucault's pendulum by Figleaf23 January 2, 2009

foucaultious 

Refers to something that is deliciously, or precociously, like Michel Foucault (French philosopher), or like something he would say.
Joe: Knowledge is a function of power.
Bob: That's foucaultious!

also

Joe's five-year-old son: Dad, I feel like my teachers are trying to normalize me.
Joe: That's my son! -so foucaultious.
foucaultious by Zagaloo November 25, 2009

Foucauld 

Synonym : gangster, lover
Foucauld are a great mix between a dangerous gangster, and a caring lover. He does not hesitate to go on alpha-mode to protect the ones he loves.

Pay attention to your belongings when hanging out with a Foucauld, they will rob you.
I was with Foucauld last night, it was so rough yet so gentle. 10/10 would recommend.
Foucauld by ZgegBX November 22, 2021