ROSEMALING

rosemaling

(noun) a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rosemaling (uncountable)

(US) A Norwegian style of stylized floral decoration with scrollwork and geometric elements. [from 1940s.]

Source: Wiktionary



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