encarpus

en·car·pus

[en-kahr-puhs]
noun, plural en·car·pi [-pahy] .
an ornament having draperies, weapons, etc., arranged in the manner of a festoon.

Origin:
< Greek énkarpos containing fruit (see en-2, -carpous); replacing encarpe < Greek énkarpa, neuter plural of énkarpos

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