frangia

Definitions of frangia
  1. noun
    a superfluous ornament
    synonyms: frangiatura, svolazzo
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    types:
    festone
    an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
    filigrana
    delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
    type of:
    abbellimento, adornamento, decorazione, guarnitura, guarnizione, ornamento
    something used to beautify
  2. noun
    a part of the city far removed from the center
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