Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A bud or unopened leaf or flower, or an architectural ornament resembling a bud; a knob.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Arch.) Same as
knop , 2.
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- noun architecture Alternative form of
knop .
Etymologies
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Compare German knospe bud, English knop, knar.
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A knosp is an architectural ornament in form of a bud. lines 111-12.
Marmion Walter Scott 1801
she commented on the word knosp
An architectural ornament in the form of a bud or knob.
July 11, 2008
sionnach commented on the word knosp
It seems like it should be related to the German word knusprig, meaning 'crispy', but I guess not.
(maybe knusprig means 'crunchy', though I think that's knackig)
July 11, 2008
bilby commented on the word knosp
Sounds like you missed breakfast, sionnach.
July 11, 2008
she commented on the word knosp
Someone needs a nacket.
July 11, 2008