congéing

A form of congé — Synonym of apophyge or cavetto, supports at the top or bottom of pillars, particularly rings or ferrils in the extremities of wooden pillars, added to provide support and prevent splintering, their imitation in stone, or a molding in the form of a quarter round.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of congé
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APA

congéing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cong%C3%A9ing

MLA

“congéing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cong%C3%A9ing. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “congéing,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cong%C3%A9ing.

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