- storiation
- sto·ri·a·tion
English syllables. 2014.
storiation
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storiation — noun /stɔːrɪˈeɪʃən/ decoration with scenes telling a story, usually from history or mythology … Wiktionary
storiation — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈāshən noun ( s) Etymology: Medieval Latin historiatus + English ion : ornamentation with designs representing historical subjects … Useful english dictionary
storiated — adjective /ˈstɔːrɪeɪtɪd/ decorated with storiation , 2004: When he found signs of habitation saw Kupaka’s old canoe (each is storiated with unique carvings) he knew he had found treasure of interest to his Maori neighbours. David Mitchell, Cloud… … Wiktionary
ornament — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Anything that beautifies Nouns 1. ornament, ornamentation, ornateness; adornment, decoration, embellishment, dressing, décor. 2. garnish, polish, varnish, gilding, lacquer, enamel; cosmetics (see… … English dictionary for students
storiated — [ stɔ:rɪeɪtɪd] adjective rare decorated with historical, legendary, or emblematic designs. Derivatives storiation noun Origin C19: cf. historiated … English new terms dictionary
storiate — v.t. ornament with historical designs. ♦ storiation, n … Dictionary of difficult words
storiated — adj. decorated with historical, legendary, or emblematic designs. Derivatives: storiation n. Etymology: shortening of HISTORIATED … Useful english dictionary
