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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com

Cabriole Leg with Claw and Ball Foot

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Definition: a curved furniture leg with the knee curving outward and the ankle curving inward terminating in an ornamental foot; commonly associated with Queen Anne and Chippendale styles
Pronunciation: cab-re-ole
Examples:
When used with Chippendale furniture, the cabriole leg commonly terminates with a claw and ball foot.

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