Definitions for ovoloˈoʊ vəˌloʊ; -ˌlaɪ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•vo•loˈoʊ vəˌloʊ; -ˌlaɪ(n.)(pl.)-li
a convex molding forming or approximating in section a quarter of a circle or ellipse.
Category: Architecture
Origin of ovolo:
1655–65; < It, var. (now obs.) of uovolo, dim. of uovoegg1
Princeton's WordNet
ovolo, thumb, quarter round(noun)
a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
Wiktionary
ovolo(Noun)
A classical convex moulding carved with an ornament.
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