modillon

French

Etymology

    Borrowed from Italian modiglione. Doublet of moellon.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /mɔ.di.jɔ̃/
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    Noun

    modillon m (plural modillons)

    1. (architecture) corbel
      Synonyms: denticule, mutule, corbeau

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