ovolo
ovolo · ovolos · ovoli
A classical convex moulding carved with an egg and dart ornamentA classical convex moulding carved with an egg and dart ornament.
Meaning
1 sensesA classical convex moulding carved with an egg and dart ornament.
More definitions
- a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
Origin
From Italian ovolo, from Latin ōvum (“egg”). Doublet of ovule.From Italian ovolo, from Latin ōvum (“egg”). Doublet of ovule.
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Forms
plural: ovolos / ovoliSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse:thumbquarter round
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedastragal
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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