palmette

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  1. noun A stylized palm leaf used as a decorative element, notably in Persian rugs and in classical moldings, reliefs, frescoes, and vase paintings.

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  1. French, diminutive of palme, palm, from Old French, from Latin palma; see palm2.

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  1. from French palmette, diminutive of palme, palm: see palm.
 

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/ˈpælmɛt/
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