"modillion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: modillions [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Italian modiglione. Doublet of moellon. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|modiglione}} Italian modiglione, {{doublet|en|moellon}} Doublet of moellon Head templates: {{en-noun}} modillion (plural modillions)
  1. (architecture) A decoratively carved supporting block atop a column. Categories (topical): Architectural elements Related terms: moellon, mutule
    Sense id: en-modillion-en-noun-SU4Nxm4- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: architecture

Inflected forms

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