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Definitions for: Ovolo [n] a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: quarter round, thumb
See Also: echinus, molding, moulding
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