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triglyph Definition

tri·glyph (trī′glif)

noun

in a Doric frieze, a slightly projecting, rectangular block occurring at regular intervals and having two vertical grooves (glyphs) and two chamfers or half grooves at the sides

Etymology: L triglyphus < Gr triglyphos: see tri- & glyph

triglyph Related Forms
tri·glyph′ic adjective
triglyph Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • frieze: The present house was built in 1803 and has an attractive porch of four Tuscan columns with a triglyph frieze.