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Ghibelline

Ghibelline

9.9
Having V-shaped notches at the top of a wall, a style from medieval Italy
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡɪbəlɪn/
  • Archaic
: gibelino
  • Architects restored the tower with its original Ghibelline merlons to preserve its historical character.

Examples

  • You can identify a Ghibelline wall by the distinctive V-shaped notches along the top.

  • The castle's Ghibelline battlements made it stand out among other medieval fortresses.

  • The castle featured stunning Ghibelline battlements that impressed visitors.

  • Many medieval fortifications had Ghibelline designs to enhance defense.

  • The castle's Ghibelline battlements made it stand out among other medieval fortresses.

  • Architects restored the tower with its original Ghibelline merlons to preserve its historical character.

  • You can identify a Ghibelline wall by the distinctive V-shaped notches along the top.

Surface Forms

Ghibelline positive

Etymology

Ghibelline is also used for a style of battlement with V-shaped notches along the top of a wall; these 'swallow-tailed' notches were often used by the Ghibelline faction, so the same name was given to that distinctive V-shaped look.