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spandrel
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span·drel (span′drəl)
noun
- either of the triangular spaces between the exterior curve of an arch and a rectangular frame or mold enclosing it
- any of the spaces between a series of arches and a straight cornice running above them
Etymology: ME spaundrell, dim. of Anglo-Fr spaundre < OFr espandre, to expand < L expandere, expand
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