GREEK FRET

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

Example:

there was a simple fret at the top of the walls

Synonyms:

fret; Greek fret; Greek key; key pattern

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Greek fret" is a kind of...):

architectural ornament ((architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance)

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