Vitruvian scroll
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Vitruvian scroll
First recorded in 1830–40; named after Vitruvius Pollio
Example Sentences
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The egg and tongue, or Vitruvian scroll from Vignola.
From Needlework As Art by Alford, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess
On the foot, neck and other parts are the usual Greek ornaments, the Vitruvian scroll, the Meander, Palmetto, the honeysuckle.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
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