apophyge

apophyge Definition

apophy·ge (ə päf′ə jē′)

noun

Archit. the concave curve where the end of a column spreads into its base or capital

Etymology: Gr apophygē < apopheugein, to flee away < apo-, from + pheugein, to flee < IE base *bheug- > fugitive

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