scrollwork
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scrollwork
Example Sentences
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The windows still feature decorative scrollwork with hearts, circles and diamonds.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2023
There are moments when the visuals of “Eternals” recalls Ray Harryhausen in their adamantly analog effects, and when the heroes work their magic, it often takes on the delicacy of finely-spun scrollwork.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2021
These fancy and fanciful houses are what can happen when you go nutso with a jigsaw: wooden gingerbread and curlicues and scrollwork and turned balustrades galore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2021
On tours, one thing you will notice and perhaps tire of is the parade of antique buildings with gargoyles, scrollwork, and, likely, no elevators.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2019
He pointed out Mormont's weapon, a short-hafted battle-axe with gold scrollwork inlaid on the black steel blade.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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