encarpus

[ en-kahr-puh s ]
/ ɛnˈkɑr pəs /

noun, plural en·car·pi [en-kahr-pahy] /ɛnˈkɑr paɪ/.

an ornament having draperies, weapons, etc., arranged in the manner of a festoon.

Origin of encarpus

< Greek énkarpos containing fruit (see en-2, -carpous); replacing encarpe < Greek énkarpa, neuter plural of énkarpos

Words nearby encarpus

encapsulant, encapsulate, encapsule, encarnación, encarnalize, encarpus, encase, encasement, encash, encastré, encaustic