egg and dart

noun

: a carved ornamental design in relief consisting of an egg-shaped figure alternating with a figure somewhat like an elongated javelin or arrowhead

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The double front doors lead to a large entry hall, with stairs to the second floor and a 16-foot high coffered ceiling framed by egg and dart crown molding. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025 Each room also contains mahogany crown molding in the egg and dart pattern, a characteristic of early 20th century design. Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2018

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of egg and dart was circa 1864

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“Egg and dart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egg%20and%20dart. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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