tracery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Bars or ribs, usually of stone or wood, or other material, that subdivide an opening or stand in relief against a door or wall as an ornamental feature.
  2. A delicate interlacing of lines reminiscent of the architectural ornament.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹeɪsəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-tracery.wav

Word forms

tracery traceries

Etymology

From trace + -ery.

Derived words

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