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palmette

Pronunciation: /palˈmɛt/

Definition of palmette

noun

Archaeology
  • an ornament of radiating petals like a palm leaf.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, literally 'small palm', diminutive of palme

palmette in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of palmette in the US English dictionary