anse de panier

noun

anse de pa·​nier
ˈäⁿsdə(ˌ)pȧnˈyā
architecture
: a broadly elliptical or 3-centered curve

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, basket handle

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anse de panier was in 1834

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“Anse de panier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anse%20de%20panier. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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