Running ornament

running ornament

[′rən·iŋ ′ȯr·nə·mənt]

(architecture)

Any molding ornament in which the design is continuous, in intertwined or flowing lines.

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Running ornament

Any ornamental molding in which the design is continuous in intertwined or flowing lines, as in the representation of foliage and meanders.

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running ornament, running mold

running ornament

Any molding ornament in which the design is continuous, in intertwined or flowing lines as in foliage, meanders, etc.

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