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listel

Syllabification: (lis·tel)
Pronunciation: /ˈlistəl/
Definition of listel

noun

Architecture
  • a narrow strip with a flat surface running between moldings. Also called fillet.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Italian listello, diminutive of lista 'strip, band'

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