frieze¹ Definition
frieze (frēz)
noun
- a decoration or series of decorations forming an ornamental band around a room, mantel, etc.
- Archit. a horizontal band, often decorated with sculpture, between the architrave and cornice of a building
Etymology: Fr frise < ML frisium < ? Frank *frisi, a curl, akin to OE fris, crisped, curled; ? confused in folk-etym. by assoc. with ML frigium < L Phrygium, Phrygian: Phrygia was noted for embroidery in gold
frieze² Definition
frieze (frēz)
noun
a heavy wool cloth with a shaggy, uncut nap on one side
Etymology: ME frise < OFr < MDu, prob. akin to frieze
frieze Usage Examples
Converse of object
- carve: It has a hand carved frieze with flowing ivy leaf design on drop shoulder block.
- decorate: Peacock feathers and curious birds decorate the frieze around the central pavilion, designed by Philip Witcomb, with green pillars and red lanterns.
- include: Features include a mother-of-pearl frieze, carved screens and a copper pulpit.
- support: The front porch has an arched opening, flanked by pilasters, supporting a frieze and cornice with circular pediment.
- have: The ceiling had a plaster frieze around the edge and a rose in the middle around the electric light.
- make: Artistic talents â making a frieze on a school wall or helping with sculpture.
Adjective modifier
- decorative: The large ground floor windows contain a decorative art deco frieze of the most stylistic proportions.
- painted: Painted fleur-de-lys frieze runs the full length of the church above window level.
- classical: It's also a Greek classical frieze, this picture.
- plain: The flanking wall is relieved by projecting pilasters, and a plain frieze and cornice.
- Greek: It's also a Greek classical frieze, this picture.
- deep: Deep stone frieze below eaves, 2 Coade stone crocketed pinnacles survive.
Modifies a noun
- drawer: Library table A rectangular table with frieze drawers, end supports and a central stretcher.
- panel: The frieze panels feature carved floral swags flanking a tablet of carved cherubs.
Noun used with modifier
- quatrefoil: Wagon roof of 24 panels, the wall plates with quatrefoil friezes.
- plaster: Bits of nice architectural decor, such as stained glass, a fine plaster frieze and lots of fancy drapes.
- wall: Margaret of Norway, from the wall frieze at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh.
- stone: I'm almost relieved to see a common pigeon taking a breather next to a stone frieze of a giant heron.
- number: This will contain a story and rhyme book complete with CD as well as crayons and a number frieze.
- mosaic: The Appeal is also creating a unique mosaic frieze to hang in the planned Center, once the building is open.
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