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Vitruvian scroll
noun
- a scroll forming a stylized wave pattern.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Vitruvian scroll1
First recorded in 1830–40; named after Vitruvius Pollio
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Example Sentences
The egg and tongue, or Vitruvian scroll from Vignola.
From Project Gutenberg
Vitruvius claimed to have given it the last touch and finish, so that in Italy it was called the Vitruvian scroll; and it is common to all decoration, even in textiles, though it is hardly suited for weaving or embroidery.
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On the foot, neck and other parts are the usual Greek ornaments, the Vitruvian scroll, the Meander, Palmetto, the honeysuckle.
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