Palmette

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A stylized palm leaf used as a decorative element, notably in Persian rugs and in classical moldings, reliefs, frescoes, and vase paintings.
    • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A motif in decorative art resembling the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A floral ornament, common in Greek and other ancient architecture; -- often called the honeysuckle ornament.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In class. archæol., an ornament more or less resembling a palm-leaf, whether carved in relief on moldings, etc., or painted; an anthemion. See cut on following page.
  • n. In certain gastropods, an appendage of the head.
    • Word Usage
    "Here we identify the original of the supposed "palmette" motive."
     
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