pal·mette (p l-m t )n. A stylized palm leaf used as a decorative element, notably in Persian rugs and in classical moldings, reliefs, frescoes, and vase paintings. [French, diminutive of palme, palm, from Old French, from Latin palma; see palm2.] |
palmette [pælˈmɛt]
n
(Social Science / Archaeology) Archaeol an ornament or design resembling the palm leaf
[from French: a little palm2]
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