echinus

A noun referring to the ovolo molding located between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее четвертной вал (оволо), расположенный между стволом и абакой дорической колонны.

1. Architectural molding C2 formal art

   A convex molding, typically in the shape of an egg and dart, located between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column.

   • The echinus of the ancient Greek temple was intricately carved.
   • Restorers carefully cleaned the echinus on the Doric column.
   • The architect studied the proportions of the echinus in classical design.

   🇷🇺Архитектурный облом

   Synonyms: ovolo

• echini plural form
• echini's possessive plural form
• echinus's possessive singular form