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Rounded molding
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ovolo
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse [syn: thumb , quarter round ] [also: ovoli (pl)]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ovolo \O"vo*lo\, n. [It. ovolo, uovolo, fr. L. ovum an egg. Cf. Ovule .] (Arch.) A round, convex molding. See Illust. of Column . Note: In Roman work it is usually a quarter circle in section; in Greek work it is flatter, and is equivalent to the echinus; ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context architecture English) A classical convex moulding carved with an (w: egg-and-dart) ornament.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Ovolo (or ovulo) in architecture , is a convex molding known also as the echinus, which in classical architecture was invariably carved with the egg-and-dart ornament. The molding is called a quarter-round by woodworkers. This is not to be conflated with ...