egg and dart
/ɛɡ ənd dɑrt/
noun
- A decorative molding pattern with alternating oval shapes (eggs) and pointed dart-like carvings, common in classical architecture.
- The temple's columns featured a beautiful egg-and-dart motif.
- The restoration team carefully recreated the egg-and-dart molding.
- He recognized the egg-and-dart pattern on the old picture frame.