modillon

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian modiglione. Doublet of moellon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔ.di.jɔ̃/
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Noun

modillon m (plural modillons)

  1. (architecture) corbel
    Synonyms: denticule, mutule, corbeau

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