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guilloche

Syllabification: (guil·loche)

Pronunciation: /giˈlōSH/

Definition of guilloche

noun

architectural ornamentation resembling braided or interlaced ribbons.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French guillochis, denoting the ornamentation, or guilloche, a carving tool

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Definition of guilloche in the British & World English dictionary

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