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rinceau

noun
rin·​ceau | \ raⁿˈsō\
plural rinceaux\ -​ō(z) \

Definition of rinceau

: an ornamental motif consisting essentially of a sinuous and branching scroll elaborated with leaves and other natural forms (as derived from the acanthus)

History and Etymology for rinceau

French, from Middle French rainsel branch, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin ramuscellus, alteration of Late Latin ramusculus small branch, diminutive of ramus branch

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