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1. (n.) modillion
an ornamental block or bracket beneath the corona or similar member of a cornice, stringcourse, etc.
Etymology: (1555–65; < It modiglione)
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1. (noun) modillion
(architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice
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1. (noun) modillion
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
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