noun
- Plural of ovolo; a convex molding with a rounded profile, typically a quarter-circle in cross-section, used in classical architecture.
Usage: architecture; formal
Examples
- The classical building featured decorative ovoli running along the cornice.
- Architects often use ovoli to add elegance to the upper portions of columns.
- The ovoli on the entablature displayed intricate egg-and-dart patterns.
- Renaissance designers incorporated ovoli into their ornamental designs.
- The restoration team carefully replicated the original ovoli on the historic facade.