Ovolo
[oh-vuh-loh] /ˈoʊ vəˌloʊ/
noun, plural ovoli
[oh-vuh-lahy] /ˈoʊ vəˌlaɪ/ (Show IPA). Architecture.
1.
a convex molding forming or approximating in section a quarter of a circle or ellipse.
/ˈəʊvəˌləʊ/
noun (pl) -li (-ˌlaɪ)
1.
(architect) a convex moulding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or ellipse Also called quarter round, thumb Compare congé (sense 3), echinus (sense 1)
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