basso-relievo

noun

bas·​so-re·​lie·​vo ˌba-(ˌ)sō-ri-ˈlē-(ˌ)vō How to pronounce basso-relievo (audio) ˌbä-(ˌ)sō-rēl-ˈyā-(ˌ)vō How to pronounce basso-relievo (audio)
variants or less commonly basso-rilievo
: bas-relief

Word History

Etymology

Italian bassorilievo, from basso low + rilievo relief

First Known Use

circa 1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of basso-relievo was circa 1639

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“Basso-relievo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basso-relievo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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