bracteate

Meanings

• noun

  An ornamental plate or plaque, often circular and decorated, that is attached to the base or shaft of a column or statue.

  - "The bracteates on the ancient Roman columns were intricately designed."
  - "The statue's bracteate was adorned with precious gems."

• noun

  A small flat plate or tab on a leaf or bract, especially one bearing a gland or other structure.

  - "The bracteates on the leaves of the plant were used for medicinal purposes."
  - "The botanist examined the bracteates for signs of growth."

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Variants

List of all variants of bracteate that leads to same result
bract , bracteal , bracteate , bracted , bracts

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Etymology

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From Latin 'bracteatus', meaning 'covered with plates or leaves'.

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Trivia

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1. Bracteates were often used as tokens of membership in ancient Roman religious cults.

2. The largest known collection of bracteates is housed in the Vatican Museums.

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Related Concepts

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1. decorative elements: Bracteates are often used as decorative elements on various structures and objects.

2. ancient Roman art: Bracteates are an important part of ancient Roman art and architecture.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, bracteates were used as decorative elements on columns and statues. They were often made of metal and intricately designed, with motifs inspired by nature or mythology. Bracteates were also used as badges or insignia, signifying membership in a particular group or organization.

How to Memorize "bracteate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circular plate attached to the base of a column or statue.

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   - Associate the word 'bracteate' with decorative plates or plaques.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bracteate' as 'brac-tea-tea', with the 'tea' reminding you of the decorative plates.

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