Frises

/friːzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of frise; multiple decorative horizontal bands or strips, typically featuring carved or painted designs.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'frise,' from French plural formation.

Kelly Says

The Elgin Marbles are essentially a famous collection of frises—this word helps us appreciate how the Greeks and Romans didn't just decorate walls, they told entire epics through painted bands.

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