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frieze in Italian

frieze in Italian is rascia, fregio — frieze means the band of an architectural entablature between the architrave and the cornice, often decorated with sculpture.

frieze in Italian

rascia
noun
A kind of coarse woollen cloth or stuff with a shaggy or tufted (friezed) nap on one side.
fregio
noun

What does "frieze" mean?

  1. noun The band of an architectural entablature between the architrave and the cornice, often decorated with sculpture.
    "The temple had a carved frieze running along the top of the wall."
  2. noun Any sculpted or richly decorated band running along a wall or piece of furniture.
    "A painted frieze of animals ran around the nursery wall."
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frieze in a sentence

  • The temple had a carved frieze running along the top of the wall.
  • Part of the original frieze is now in the museum.
  • A painted frieze of animals ran around the nursery wall.
  • The dresser was topped with an ornate frieze.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "frieze" in Italian?
"frieze" in Italian is rascia, fregio. frieze means: The band of an architectural entablature between the architrave and the cornice, often decorated with sculpture.
How do you use "frieze" in a sentence?
Example: "The temple had a carved frieze running along the top of the wall." In Italian, "frieze" is rascia, fregio.
Are there other ways to say "frieze" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "frieze": rascia, fregio.
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