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encarpus

[ en-kahr-puhs ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of encarpus1

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

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