ovolo

American  

[oh-vuh-loh] / ˈoʊ vəˌloʊ /

noun

Architecture.

• ovoli
  plural

1. a convex molding forming or approximating in section a quarter of a circle or ellipse.

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ovolo British  

/ ˈəʊvəˌləʊ /

noun

1. Also called: quarter round, thumb. architect a convex moulding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or ellipse Compare congé echinus

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• ovoli
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of ovolo

1655–65; < Italian, variant (now obsolete) of uovolo, diminutive of uovo egg ¹ < Latin ōvum

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Example Sentences

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ovolo

The reeded ovolo is again prominent, and the fascia of the architrave of the arch bears a familiar decorative motive consisting of groups of five flutes in alternation with a conventionalized flower.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

An ovolo of conventional egg and dart motive with the customary bead and reel astragal outlines the black marble facings of the fireplace opening.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

In the Archaic-Greek Ionic order, owing to the greater width of the capital, the abacus is rectangular in plan, and consists of a carved ovolo moulding.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

They are of similar size and general appearance to the ordinary ovolo moulding plane.

From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by William Fairham

An enriched ovolo suggesting a quarter section of a cylinder and two disks in alternation lends added refinement to the paneled jambs and the architrave casing of the arch with its hand-carved keystone.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

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