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Ionic

Syllabification: (I·on·ic)
Pronunciation: /īˈänik/

Definition of Ionic

adjective

  • 1relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a column with scroll shapes (volutes) on either side of the capital.

noun

  • 1the Ionic order of architecture.
  • 2the ancient Greek dialect used in Ionia.

Origin:

late 16th century: via Latin from Greek Iōnikos, from Iōnia (see Ionia)

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