mannaia

/manˈniaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

An Italian term referring to a type of ornate, carved wooden or stone decoration, typically found on furniture, particularly in 18th-century Italian design.

“The antique dresser’s intricately carved wooden mannaia added to its baroque charm.”

Synonyms

  • carving
  • gadroon
  • girih

Antonyms

  • plain
  • simple