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GRECQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Greek
1, record 1, English, Greek
correct, noun, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Hellene 2, record 1, English, Hellene
correct, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A native or long-term resident of Greece. 3, record 1, English, - Greek
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Grec
1, record 1, French, Grec
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Grecque 1, record 1, French, Grecque
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- Hellène 2, record 1, French, Hell%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne née en Grèce ou qui y habite. 3, record 1, French, - Grec
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- griego
1, record 1, Spanish, griego
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- griega 2, record 1, Spanish, griega
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- heleno 3, record 1, Spanish, heleno
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- helena 3, record 1, Spanish, helena
correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona nativa o habitante de Grecia. 4, record 1, Spanish, - griego
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- meander
1, record 2, English, meander
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- key pattern 2, record 2, English, key%20pattern
correct
- labyrinth fret 3, record 2, English, labyrinth%20fret
correct
- fret 4, record 2, English, fret
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geometrical ornament of horizontal and vertical straight lines repeated to form a band .... 5, record 2, English, - meander
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In classical architecture, an ornament composed of combinations of straight lines, usually on a flat surface. 6, record 2, English, - meander
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Ornamental interlaced relief work characterized especially by its interlocked angular lines. 7, record 2, English, - meander
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 DEF
Ornamentation comprising continuous combinations of straight lines, joined usually at right angles. 8, record 2, English, - meander
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méandre
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9andre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- frette 2, record 2, French, frette
correct, feminine noun
- grecque 2, record 2, French, grecque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement, formé de lignes sinueuses ou brisées, utilisé en architecture, dans les broderies, etc. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9andre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La source DEVBA (h) donne ces termes au pluriel. 4, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9andre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- méandres
- frettes
- grecques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- meandro
1, record 2, Spanish, meandro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornamentación a base de grecas o de enlaces sinuosos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - meandro
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-12-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- kerf
1, record 3, English, kerf
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the cuts made across the back of an unbound hand-sewn book designed to receive the cords that secure the covers of the book. 1, record 3, English, - kerf
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- grecque
1, record 3, French, grecque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En reliure manuelle, entaille à la scie à main dans le dos d'un volume pour y placer les ficelles ou les nerfs sur lesquels sont cousus les cahiers. 1, record 3, French, - grecque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1984-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Interior Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- greek keys
1, record 4, English, greek%20keys
plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- greek key
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'intérieurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- grecque
1, record 4, French, grecque
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement composé de lignes droites parallèles qui placées tour à tour dans le sens vertical et dans le sens horizontal forme un motif continu de décoration. 1, record 4, French, - grecque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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