Guilloche
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɪˈlɒʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guilloche is a noun meaning A fine engraved pattern of spirals, intertwining bands, etc.
Meaning
A fine engraved pattern of spirals, intertwining bands, etc.
More Meanings
- The tool used to create such work.
- (transitive) To decorate with intersecting curved lines.
Example Sentences
A railroad right-of-way, straight across the Balkan Peninsula, conceded in Cyrillic and Arabic script all woven in and out of the loveliest green guilloche by the no-longer-quite-unabsorbed entity of East Roumelia.
Word Forms
- guilloches
- guilloching
- guilloched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include guipure, orris, cloque, knurling, winding, filigrain.
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