ROCAILLE

Etymology

Noun

rocaille (countable and uncountable, plural rocailles)

Artificial rockwork made of rough stones and cement, as for gardens.

The rococo system of scroll ornament, based in part on the forms of shells and water-worn rocks.

Anagrams

• Cariello, licareol

Source: Wiktionary


Ro`caille", n. [F. Cf. Rock a stone.] (Art) (a) Artificial rockwork made of rough stones and cement, as for gardens. (b) The rococo system of scroll ornament, based in part on the forms of shells and water-worn rocks.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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