nebulé

adjective

neb·​u·​lé
¦nebyə¦lā,
-¦lē
variants or less commonly nebuly
ˈnebyəlē
1
: composed of successive short curves made to resemble a cloud
used of a heraldic line by which an ordinary or subordinary may be bounded
2
of a molding : consisting of an overhanging band the lower projecting edge of which conforms in shape to a continuous undulating curve

Word History

Etymology

Middle French nebulé, from Latin nebula + French -ate, adjective suffix (from Latin -atus -ate)

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“Nebulé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nebul%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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