leaf motif

collocation in English

meaningsofleafandmotif

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leaf
noun[C]
uk
/liːf/us
/liːf/
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem ...
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motif
noun[C]
uk
/məʊˈtiːf/us
/moʊˈtiːf/
a pattern ...
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(Definition ofleafandmotiffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofleaf motif

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The fluted columns have capitals elaborately carved with a tobaccoleafmotif.
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The large cast iron fountain with an acanthusleafmotifwas added to the center of the square in the 1890s.
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Gone is the old cast iron gate; it now sports a more modern silver colour with aleafmotifas its main design.
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Range is represented as the season of autumn, and is decorated with aleafmotifon her face, as well as hair that resembles tree branches.
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All are topped with its own capital which represent different animals and human heads with leaf motifs.
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Below this is a panelled oak pulpit carved with fruit and leaf motifs and a moulded cornice.
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The chancel retains four of its original choir stalls with their misericords, which are decorated with head and leaf motifs on the arms.
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Field-grade officers' visors have two pairs of clouds and lightning bolts, patterned after the oak leaf motifs used by the other services.
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In addition, leaf motifs, new elements such as ivy and other repertoire were included.
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Each level of the loggia is supported by cast-iron columns that are adorned with acanthus and anthemion leaf motifs.
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General officers' caps are similar to those of field-grade officers, but the cap band is dark blue and embroidered with gold oak leaf motifs.
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Cut out leaf motifs are adhered to the canvas and applied with acrylic stains, which make the motif's appear as negative space on the surface of the painting.
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