guilloche

guil·loche (gi lōs̸h′)

noun

a decorative design in which two or more curved lines or bands are interwoven, forming a series of spaces between them

Etymology: Fr guillochis < guillocher, to ornament with lines < OIt ghiocciare, to drop, drip < LL *guttiare < L gutta, a drop

Adjective modifier

simple: On the pseudo- plinth is a simple, two-stranded guilloche.

Modifies a noun

pattern: The borders of the cagework are chased with a guilloche pattern on a matt ground.
knot: In the south west corner a cube had on its ' flat ' surface a guilloche knot with hour glasses on the lozenges.

Noun used with modifier

cord: Photo English Heritage Photogrammetry Unit, York 3 cord guilloche plait.

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