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foliate

verb as in laminate

verb as in page

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High pillars with crocketed and foliate capitals supported the springing of the large irregular arches.

The general effect of the design remained the same, but the foliate ornamentation gave place to angular outlines.

The capitals of the naves triforium are said to mark the culmination of Gothic art in foliate design.

The south portal (c. 1260), sculptured with elaborate foliate ornament, has images of unequal merit.

The triforium was begun elaborately, with much foliate decoration, but economy soon forced the architect to adopt a simpler plan.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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