Definition of mandorla in English:

mandorla

noun manˈdɔːləˌmanˈdôrlə

A pointed oval figure used as an architectural feature and as an aureole enclosing figures such as Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary in medieval art.
Also called vesica piscis
Example sentencesExamples
- Of the two clay gate-keepers which once flanked the entrance, only the painted fiery mandorlas remain, together with considerable portions of murals.
- Over the front entrance is a sculpture of Jesus seated against a mandorla.
- In two mandorlas above him, angels display the Instruments of the Passion.
- The mandorla is supported by six angels, wearing amices, with carved looped clouds or stars at their feet.
- Over the south door, the twelfth-century carving of Christ in Glory is seated in a niche, within the traditional mandorla.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Italian, literally 'almond'.

Definition of mandorla in US English:

mandorla

(also Mandorla)

nounˌmanˈdôrlə

A pointed oval figure used as an architectural feature and as an aureole enclosing figures such as Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary in medieval art.
Also called vesica piscis
Example sentencesExamples
- Of the two clay gate-keepers which once flanked the entrance, only the painted fiery mandorlas remain, together with considerable portions of murals.
- In two mandorlas above him, angels display the Instruments of the Passion.
- Over the south door, the twelfth-century carving of Christ in Glory is seated in a niche, within the traditional mandorla.
- Over the front entrance is a sculpture of Jesus seated against a mandorla.
- The mandorla is supported by six angels, wearing amices, with carved looped clouds or stars at their feet.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Italian, literally ‘almond’.

词汇	mandorla
释义	Definition of mandorla in English: mandorla noun manˈdɔːləˌmanˈdôrlə A pointed oval figure used as an architectural feature and as an aureole enclosing figures such as Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary in medieval art. Also called vesica piscis Example sentencesExamples Of the two clay gate-keepers which once flanked the entrance, only the painted fiery mandorlas remain, together with considerable portions of murals. Over the front entrance is a sculpture of Jesus seated against a mandorla. In two mandorlas above him, angels display the Instruments of the Passion. The mandorla is supported by six angels, wearing amices, with carved looped clouds or stars at their feet. Over the south door, the twelfth-century carving of Christ in Glory is seated in a niche, within the traditional mandorla. Origin Late 19th century: from Italian, literally 'almond'. Definition of mandorla in US English: mandorla (also Mandorla) nounˌmanˈdôrlə A pointed oval figure used as an architectural feature and as an aureole enclosing figures such as Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary in medieval art. Also called vesica piscis Example sentencesExamples Of the two clay gate-keepers which once flanked the entrance, only the painted fiery mandorlas remain, together with considerable portions of murals. In two mandorlas above him, angels display the Instruments of the Passion. Over the south door, the twelfth-century carving of Christ in Glory is seated in a niche, within the traditional mandorla. Over the front entrance is a sculpture of Jesus seated against a mandorla. The mandorla is supported by six angels, wearing amices, with carved looped clouds or stars at their feet. Origin Late 19th century: from Italian, literally ‘almond’.
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