Etymology

modillion

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Today it means: A decoratively carved supporting block atop a column, often underneath a cornice, and usually smaller and more ornamental in function than a corbel. Full definition →

Italian modiglione
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  1. Italian · borrowed frommodiglione
  2. English todaymodillion

Borrowed from Italian modiglione. Doublet of moellon.

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