"ovolo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ovolos [plural], ovoli [plural]
Etymology: From Italian ovolo, from Latin ōvum (“egg”). Doublet of ovule. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|ovolo}} Italian ovolo, {{der|en|la|ōvum||egg}} Latin ōvum (“egg”), {{doublet|en|ovule}} Doublet of ovule Head templates: {{en-noun|s|ovoli}} ovolo (plural ovolos or ovoli)
  1. (architecture) A classical convex moulding carved with an egg and dart ornament. Categories (topical): Architecture Synonyms: echinus, quarter-round, ovulo Related terms: astragal, egg and dart
    Sense id: en-ovolo-en-noun-G3zyhwyy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with 2 entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 46 44 6 1 2 Topics: architecture

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