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PALMETTE
Etymology
Noun
palmette (plural palmettes)
A motif in decorative art resembling the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree.
Synonyms
• anthemion
Anagrams
• template
Source: Wiktionary
Pal*mette", n. Etym: [F., dim. of palme a palm.]
Definition: A floral ornament, common in Greek and other ancient architecture; -- often called the honeysuckle ornament.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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