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Ovolo

Ovolo Meaning & Definition
Ovolo Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ovolo?

[n] a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ovolo: quarter round | thumb

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ovolo:

See Also | echinus | molding | moulding

Ovolo In Webster's Dictionary

\O"vo*lo\, n. [It. ovolo, uovolo, fr. L. ovum an egg. Cf. {Ovule}.] (Arch.) A round, convex molding. See Illust. of {Column}. Note: In Roman work it is usually a quarter circle in section; in Greek work it is flatter, and is equivalent to the echinus; that is, it has in section the elastic curve of the shell of the sea urchin. In medi[ae]val architecture it is not distinguishable from the multitude of convex moldings, of all sections, which are used.

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