apophyge
noun
apoph·y·ge
əˈpäfə(ˌ)jē
plural -s
: the small hollow curvature given to the top (as in a Doric column) or bottom (as in an Ionic or Corinthian column) of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet compare congé sense 4, scape
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“Apophyge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apophyge. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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