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modillion

Syllabification: (mo·dil·lion)
Pronunciation: /mōˈdilyən/
Definition of modillion

noun

Architecture
  • a projecting bracket under the corona of a cornice in the Corinthian and other orders.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French modillon, from Italian modiglione, based on Latin mutulus 'mutule'

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