congés

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

noun
  1. pluralplural of congé
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of congé
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