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moʊˈdɪl yən, mə-mod·il·lion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. modillionnoun

    (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice

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  1. modillionnoun

    A decoratively carved supporting block atop a column.

Wikipedia

  1. Modillion

    A modillion is an ornate bracket, more horizontal in shape and less imposing than a corbel. They are often seen underneath a cornice which it helps to support. Modillions are more elaborate than dentils (literally translated as small teeth). All three are selectively used as adjectival historic past participles (corbelled, modillioned, dentillated) as to what co-supports or simply adorns any high structure of a building, such as a terrace of a roof (flat area of a roof), parapet, pediment/entablature, balcony, cornice band or roof cornice. Modillions occur classically under a Corinthian or a Composite cornice, but may support any type of eaves cornice. They may be carved or plain.

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  1. modillion

    A modillion is an ornamental bracket or block, typically in the form of a scroll with acanthus foliage, projecting under the corona of the Corinthian and Composite orders in classical architecture. It is often used to support a cornice, roof overhang, or decorative molding.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Modillionnoun

    the enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances

  2. Etymology: [F. modillon, It. modiglione. Cf. Module, n.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Modillion

    mod-il′yun, n. (archit.) an ornamental bracket used in the cornices of the Corinthian and composite styles. [Fr.,—L. modulusmodus, a measure.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of modillion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of modillion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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