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noun
A decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif, that is commonly found in Greek art.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: art, arts
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Synonyms: Greek fret, meander, meandros
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A structural motif in proteins consisting of four adjacent antiparallel strands and their linking loops.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: fret, Greek fret, key pattern
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: architectural ornament
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