| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Alto relie’vo. | |
| Italian for “high relief.” A term used in sculpture for figures in wood, stone, marble, etc., so cut as to project at least one-half from the tablet. It should be rilievo (3 syl.). | 1 |
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