APOPHYGE

Etymology

Noun

apophyge (plural apophyges)

(architecture) A curvature found on the top or bottom of certain columns.

Synonyms

• cavetto, congé, conge

Source: Wiktionary

A*poph"y*ge, n. Etym: [Gr. apophyge.] (Arch.)

Definition: The small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet; -- called also the scape. Parker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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