TERMIUM Plus®

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ORNAMENT [3 records]

Record 1 1997-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Elements
DEF

In architecture, every detail of shape, texture, and color that is deliberately exploited or added to attract an observer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'architecture
DEF

Désigne tout élément accessoire peint, sculpté, moulé ou mouluré, dont la fonction est purement esthétique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos arquitectónicos
DEF

Conjunto de cosas que sirven para decorar, por ejemplo en arquitectura.

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Record 2 1992-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Decorative Arts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts décoratifs divers

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Glass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verres d'optique

Spanish

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