rasceta

/ræsˈkɛtə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Italian Renaissance architectural decoration, particularly a kind of carved stone or woodwork featuring acanthus leaves and scrollwork

“The ornate rasceta on the cathedral’s facade dates back to the 16th century.”

Synonyms

  • carving
  • ornament

Antonyms

  • plainness
  • simplicity