vesica piscis

noun

vesica pis·​cis
-ˈpiskə̇s,
ˈpisə̇s,
ˈpīsə̇s,
ˈpēsə̇s
: a pointed oval figure typically composed of two intersecting arcs
specifically : an aureole of this shape surrounding a representation of a sacred personage

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, fish bladder

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“Vesica piscis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vesica%20piscis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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