apophyge

English - Turkish

Definition of apophyge in English Turkish dictionary

(Mimarlık) apofij apofiz

English - English

Definition of apophyge in English English dictionary

A curvature found on the top or bottom of certain columns

The small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet; called also the scape

Related Terms

An apophyge

escape

Hyphenation

a·po·phy·ge

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek αποφυγή (apophugē), from απο- (apo-, “away”) and φυγή (phugē, “flight”).