Vitruvian

Vitruvian
Vitruvian Vi*tru"vi*an, a. Of or pertaining to Vitruvius, an ancient Roman architect. [1913 Webster]

{Vitruvian scroll} (Arch.), a name given to a peculiar pattern of scrollwork, consisting of convolved undulations. It is used in classical architecture. --Oxf. Gloss. [1913 Webster]


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  • Vitruvian scroll — Vitruvian Vi*tru vi*an, a. Of or pertaining to Vitruvius, an ancient Roman architect. [1913 Webster] {Vitruvian scroll} (Arch.), a name given to a peculiar pattern of scrollwork, consisting of convolved undulations. It is used in classical… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • vitruvian scroll — noun Usage: usually capitalized V : a scroll of convolved undulations used especially in friezes of the composite order * * * a scroll forming a stylized wave pattern. Also called running dog, Vitruvian wave, wave scroll. [1830 40; named after… …   Useful english dictionary

  • vitruvian — vi·tru·vi·an …   English syllables

  • vitruvian — və̇.ˈtrüvēən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, 1st century B.C. Roman architect and engineer + English an : of, relating to, or being in the architectural style of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Vitruvius Pollio — Vitruvian, adj. /vi trooh vee euhs pol ee oh / Marcus, fl. 1st century B.C., Roman architect, engineer, and author. * * * …   Universalium

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