Curlicue
Curlicue noun - A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
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Fretwork
Fretwork noun - Framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal.
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Curlicue and fretwork are semantically related in particular type of embellishment topic. Sometimes you can use "Curlicue" instead a noun "Fretwork".
Nearby Word: fret
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Fretwork and Curlicue. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/curlicue/fretwork
Curlicue & Fretwork. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/curlicue/fretwork>.
Fretwork or Curlicue. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/curlicue/fretwork.
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