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Definition of honeycomb work in English: honeycomb worknoun 1A natural structure, decoration, ornamentation, etc., having a honeycomb pattern, or made to resemble honeycomb in some way. 2Architecture ornamentation on a ceiling (especially of a dome or arch) consisting of clusters of small vaulted arches arranged intricately in overhanging tiers, typical of Moorish architecture.
Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in William Stukeley (1687–1765), antiquary and natural philosopher. Definition of honeycomb work in US English: honeycomb worknoun 1A natural structure, decoration, ornamentation, etc., having a honeycomb pattern, or made to resemble honeycomb in some way. 2Architecture ornamentation on a ceiling (especially of a dome or arch) consisting of clusters of small vaulted arches arranged intricately in overhanging tiers, typical of Moorish architecture.
Origin Early 18th century; earliest use found in William Stukeley (1687–1765), antiquary and natural philosopher. |