单词 | labyrinth fret |
释义 | > as lemmaslabyrinth fret labyrinth fret n. chiefly Architecture (now rare) an ornamental fret (fret n.1 3b) consisting of a complex pattern of lines connected to each other at regular right angles, forming a series of maze-like shapes. ΚΠ 1801 E. King Munimenta Antiqua II. 190 Figures of animals..were bordered by the Vitruvian scroll, the braided Guilloche, and the Labyrinth fret. 1879 Rose-Belford's Canad. Monthly Jan. 552/2 The commonest designs used for the embroidering of cloaks and robes were the labyrinth fret..and the well-known key pattern. 1926 Syracuse (N.Y.) Post-Standard 7 Sept. 39/1 It [sc. a pavement] is bordered with a wide labyrinth fret. 2012 B. Parker Serpent, Eagle, Lion & Disk 332 The pattern known as the ‘Greek fret’ or ‘Greek key’ pattern..is found in an almost endless variety of diamond fret, labyrinth fret, meander fret..and others for which we have no names. < as lemmas |
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