nebulé

adjective

neb·​u·​lé

¦nebyə¦lā,

-¦lē

variants or less commonly nebuly

ˈnebyəlē

1

: composed of successive short curves made to resemble a cloud

—used of a heraldic line by which an ordinary or subordinary may be bounded

2

of a molding : consisting of an overhanging band the lower projecting edge of which conforms in shape to a continuous undulating curve

Word History

Etymology

Middle French nebulé, from Latin nebula + French -é -ate, adjective suffix (from Latin -atus -ate)

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