Cabriole leg en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkæb.ɹi.oʊl/ (US)
Etymology
From French cabriole (“goat's leap”), from Italian capriola.
Meanings
- In furniture design, a curved leg with outcurved knee and incurved ankle. A signature design element of the Queen Anne style of furniture, the cabriole predates both 18th century England and Italy. The style originated in Italy and is a conventionalized representation of the rear leg of a leaping goat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabriole legs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |