PALMETTES

Noun

palmettes

plural of palmette

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PALMETTE

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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