Etymology

metope

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Today it means: The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze. Full definition →

First used 16th c.Latin metopa ← Koine Greek μετόπη
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  1. Koine Greek · derived fromμετόπη
  2. Latin · borrowed frommetopa
  3. English todaymetope

From Latin metopa and its source, Koine Greek μετόπη (metópē), from μετά (metá, “between”) + ὀπή (opḗ, “hole”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 16th c. The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.

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