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Meaning of RILIEVO

Pronunciation:  ree'lyevo

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
 
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 Synonyms: embossment, relief, relievo, sculptural relief
 
 See Also: alto relievo, alto rilievo, bas relief, basso relievo, basso rilievo, half-relief, high relief, low relief, mezzo-relievo, mezzo-rilievo, sculpture

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ri*lie"vo\, n.[It. See {Relief}.] (Sculp. & Arch.)
Same as {Relief}, n., 5.
 

 

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