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egg-and-tongue

 

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Noun egg-and-tongue has 1 sense
  1. egg-and-dart, egg-and-anchor, egg-and-tongue - a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape
    --1 is a kind of molding, moulding

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Egg-and-Tongue

Description:

Egg-and-tongue is a decorative architectural motif commonly found in classical Greek and Roman styles. It consists of alternating oval shapes resembling eggs and elongated, pointed shapes resembling tongues.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A decorative molding featuring alternating oval and pointed shapes, used to adorn architraves, friezes, and other architectural elements.

Example sentence: The grand entrance to the museum was adorned with an exquisite egg-and-tongue molding.

Adjective:

1. Describing a design, pattern, or motif resembling the egg-and-tongue decorative molding.

Example sentence: She chose curtains with an egg-and-tongue pattern to match the classical theme of her living room.

Verb:

1. To create or replicate the egg-and-tongue decorative motif through carving, molding, or other techniques.

Example sentence: The skilled artisan spent hours meticulously egg-and-tongue carving the intricate details for the wooden cabinet.

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