egg-and-anchor

Definitions of egg-and-anchor
  1. noun
    a decorative molding; a series of egg-shaped figures alternating with another shape
    synonyms: egg-and-dart, egg-and-tongue
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    type of:
    molding, moulding
    a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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