Waterleaf
In early Greek and Roman ornamentation, a type of lotus leaf or an ivy motif
Found in some Hellenistic phase (beginning 650 BC) Corinthian capitals ...
waterleaf
A carved design for column capitals of simple sinuous foliate designs, similar to acanthus.
wave or running dog ...
waterleaf: stylised smooth foliage with tips curving inward.
weather-boarding: overlapping horizontal planks of wood attached to the exterior of a building so as to protect it from the elements.
A broad tapering leaf shape that turns over at the top, used especially on late 12th-century capitals (hence waterleaf capital) and some classical mouldings.
 See also: Capital, Capitals, House, Greek, Ornament
  
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