vesica piscis

(pīˈsĭs, pĭsˈĭs)

noun

A pointed oval shape used in medieval Christian art as an aureole to surround a sacred figure.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin vēsīca piscis

Origin: : Latin vēsīca, bladder

Origin: + Latin piscis

Origin: , genitive of piscis, fish (from the resemblance in shape)

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