Transcription
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- [gi-lohsh]
- /gɪˈloʊʃ/
- /ɡˈɪlɒtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gi-lohsh]
- /gɪˈloʊʃ/
Definitions of guilloche word
- noun guilloche an ornamental pattern or border, as in architecture, consisting of paired ribbons or lines flowing in interlaced curves around a series of circular voids. 1
- noun guilloche Architectural ornamentation resembling braided or interlaced ribbons. 1
- noun guilloche an ornamental band or border with a repeating pattern of two or more interwoven wavy lines, as in architecture 0
- noun guilloche a decorative design in which two or more curved lines or bands are interwoven, forming a series of spaces between them 0
- noun guilloche A fine engraved pattern of spirals, intertwining bands, etc. 0
- noun guilloche The tool used to create such work. 0
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Origin of guilloche
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French: graining tool < ?
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Parts of speech for Guilloche
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
guilloche popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
guilloche usage trend in Literature
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- what is guilloche enamel?
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- how to make guilloche?
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