GUILLOCHE

guilloche

(noun) an architectural decoration formed by two intersecting wavy bands

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

guilloche (plural guilloches)

A fine engraved pattern of spirals, intertwining bands, etc.

The tool used to create such work.

Verb

guilloche (third-person singular simple present guilloches, present participle guilloching, simple past and past participle guilloched)

(transitive) To decorate with intersecting curved lines.

Source: Wiktionary


Guil"loche`, n. Etym: [F. guillochis; -- said to be fr. Guillot, the inventor of a machine for carving it.] (Arch.)

Definition: An ornament in the form of two or more bands or strings twisted over each other in a continued series, leaving circular openings which are filled with round ornaments.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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