IMBRICATION


Meaning of IMBRICATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ im-br ə - ' k ā -sh ə n

Function: noun

Date: 1713

1 : an overlapping of edges (as of tiles or scales)

2 : a decoration or pattern showing imbrication

imbrication

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.