Headmold

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A hoodmold.

    "Arches above the windows outlined with double courses of raised scrollwork headmolds, edged in gold. Walls plastered smoothly and painted a light shade of buff. Intricately stenciled frescoes in muted shades of brown and rust to encircle the ..."

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"Arches above the windows outlined with double courses of raised scrollwork headmolds, edged in gold. Walls plastered smoothly and painted a light shade of buff. Intricately stenciled frescoes in muted shades of brown and rust to encircle the ..."

Etymology

From head + mold.

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