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What is another word for Palmette?

Pronunciation: [pɑːmˈɛt] (IPA)

Palmette is a term used in the world of art and design to describe a decorative motif resembling a stylized palm leaf. It is commonly used in architecture, furniture design, textile printing, and even jewelry. The word is derived from the French word "palmette," which means small palm tree. Synonyms for palmette include acanthus, foliage, leafage, laurel, and reed. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe similar decorative motifs found in various works of art and design. Regardless of the term used, palmette-inspired designs continue to be popular and commonly used in both classical and contemporary design aesthetics.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    Decorative Pattern, Ornamental Design, abstract shape, architectural motif, floral decoration, stylized plant.

Usage examples for Palmette

It was in this way that the rosette, the cherub, the sacred tree, and the Palmette passed to the West, and there served to adorn the metal-work and pottery.
"Patriarchal Palestine"
Archibald Henry Sayce
When examined in place, the running ornament in the hollow of the cornice will be easily recognized-in spite of the mutilation of its upper edge-as made up of a modified form of the Palmette motive, which had its origin in the fan-shaped head of the date palm.
"A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1"
Georges Perrot Charles Chipiez
Between the knop and flower that forms the outer border and the rosettes there is a band of ornament consisting of the symmetrical repetition of the Palmette motive with rudimentary volutes, much as it occurs round the outside of the tree of life figured on page 213. In another detail our cut differs slightly from the original.
"A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1"
Georges Perrot Charles Chipiez

Related words: palmette design, palmette stencil, heart shaped palmette, ancient palmette symbol, palmette design for tattoo

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