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TRIGLYPH

\tɹˈɪɡlɪf], \tɹˈɪɡlɪf], \t_ɹ_ˈɪ_ɡ_l_ɪ_f]\

Definitions of TRIGLYPH

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A three-grooved tablet ornamenting a Doric frieze.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A grooved ornament in the frieze of the Doric column, repeated at equal intervals.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In arch., an ornament consisting of a grooved tablet in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin, Greek] an ornament in the frieze of the Doric column, repeated at equal intervals.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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