1. Plural of guilloche; ornamental designs consisting of two or more interlaced curved lines or bands, often used in architecture, jewelry, and decorative arts.
Usage: Primarily used in design, architecture, and decorative contexts.; Often appears in discussions of classical and neoclassical ornamentation.

Examples

• The architect incorporated guilloches into the frieze above the doorway.
• The jewelry designer used delicate guilloches to frame the gemstone.
• Guilloches appear frequently in neoclassical interior design.
• The engraver created intricate guilloches on the silver plate.
• The border of the manuscript featured elegant guilloches in gold leaf.