cavo-rilievo en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkɑːvəʊ ɹɪlˈjeɪvəʊ/
Etymology
From Italian cavo rilievo (literally “hollow relief”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) Sculpture in sunken relief, such that no part of it projects beyond the surrounding surface. An example is in wood carving.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cavo-relievo | canonical | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
cavo relievo · sunken relief · sunk relief · intaglio-rilievo