storiation

storiation
noun /stɔːrɪˈeɪʃən/
decoration with scenes telling a story, usually from history or mythology

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  • storiation — sto·ri·a·tion …   English syllables

  • storiation — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈāshən noun ( s) Etymology: Medieval Latin historiatus + English ion : ornamentation with designs representing historical subjects …   Useful english dictionary

  • storiated — adjective /ˈstɔːrɪeɪtɪd/ decorated with storiation , 2004: When he found signs of habitation saw Kupaka’s old canoe (each is storiated with unique carvings) he knew he had found treasure of interest to his Maori neighbours. David Mitchell, Cloud… …   Wiktionary

  • ornament — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Anything that beautifies Nouns 1. ornament, ornamentation, ornateness; adornment, decoration, embellishment, dressing, décor. 2. garnish, polish, varnish, gilding, lacquer, enamel; cosmetics (see… …   English dictionary for students

  • storiated — [ stɔ:rɪeɪtɪd] adjective rare decorated with historical, legendary, or emblematic designs. Derivatives storiation noun Origin C19: cf. historiated …   English new terms dictionary

  • storiate —   v.t. ornament with historical designs.    ♦ storiation, n …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • storiated — adj. decorated with historical, legendary, or emblematic designs. Derivatives: storiation n. Etymology: shortening of HISTORIATED …   Useful english dictionary

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