ovolo

/oh-vuh-loh/US // ˈoʊ vəˌloʊ //UK // (ˈəʊvəˌləʊ) //

卵巢,卵形,卵石

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural o·vo·li [oh-vuh-lahy]. /ˈoʊ vəˌlaɪ/. Architecture.
- : a convex molding forming or approximating in section a quarter of a circle or ellipse.

Echinus (e-kīnus), in architecture, the ovolo or quarter-round convex moulding, seen in capitals of the Doric order.
They are of similar size and general appearance to the ordinary ovolo moulding plane.
Ovolo, a moulding, the profile of which resembles the outline of an egg, used in Classic architecture.
A simple, hand-tooled ovolo ornaments the jambs and architrave casings of the keyed arch.
A reeded ovolo and deeply cut and drilled denticulated member lend sufficient emphasis to the string course of the cornice.