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Epitithides :: Epitithides (n.) The uppermost member of the cornice of an entablature.

Modillion :: Modillion (n.) 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..

Blocking Course :: Blocking course () The finishing course of a wall showing above a cornice.

Drip :: Drip (n.) That part of a cornice, sill course, or other horizontal member, which projects beyond the rest, and is of such section as to throw off the rain water..

Soffit :: Soffit (n.) The under side of the subordinate parts and members of buildings, such as staircases, entablatures, archways, cornices, or the like. See Illust. of Lintel..

Frieze :: Frieze (n.) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture..

Cornin :: Cornin (n.) A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; -- called also cornic acid..

Bed-moulding :: Bed-moulding (n.) The molding of a cornice immediately below the corona.

Antefix :: Antefix (n.) An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water..

Corniculum :: Corniculum (n.) A small hornlike part or process.

Crowtoe :: Crowtoe (n.) The Lotus corniculatus.

Weathered :: Weathered (a.) Made sloping, so as to throw off water; as, a weathered cornice or window sill..

Casemate :: Casemate (n.) A hollow molding, chiefly in cornices..

Dado :: Dado (n.) That part of a pedestal included between the base and the cornice (or surbase); the die. See Illust. of Column.

Cornicular :: Cornicular (n.) A secretary or clerk.

Cornicle :: Cornicle (n.) A little horn.

Cap :: Cap (n.) The uppermost of any assemblage of parts; as, the cap of column, door, etc.; a capital, coping, cornice, lintel, or plate..

Plancher :: Plancher (n.) The under side of a cornice; a soffit.

Surbase :: Surbase (n.) A cornice, or series of moldings, on the top of the base of a pedestal, podium, etc. See Illust. of Column..

Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like; the part on which an upright work stands. It consists of three parts, the base, the die or dado, and the cornice or surbase molding. See Illust. of Column..

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