Vesica Piscis Definition

pīsĭs, pĭsĭs
noun
A pointed oval shape used in medieval Christian art as an aureole to surround a sacred figure.
American Heritage

Origin of Vesica Piscis

  • New Latin vēsīca piscis Latin vēsīca bladder Latin piscis genitive of piscis fish (from the resemblance in shape)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Vesica Piscis Sentence Examples

  • I lifted the well cover which was shaped into the sacred geometrical shape known as the vesica piscis.

  • They also sell other jewelry with the Vesica Piscis symbol on it.

  • The beautiful Vesica Piscis symbol may also catch the eye of admirers of Celtic jewelry and suitable for men or women of all ages.

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Words Starting With

VVEVES

Words Ending With

SISCIS

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vesica piscis

Words Starting With V and Ending With S

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13 Letter Words13 Letter Words Starting With V13 Letter Words Ending With S