palmette

A stylized palm leaf used as a decorative element, notably in Persian rugs and in classical moldings, reliefs, frescoes, and vase paintings.

In class. archæol., an ornament more or less resembling a palm-leaf, whether carved in relief on moldings, etc., or painted; an anthemion. See cut on following page.

In certain gastropods, an appendage of the head.

A floral ornament, common in Greek and other ancient architecture; — often called the honeysuckle ornament.

A motif in decorative art resembling the fan-shaped leaves of a palm tree.