modillion

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A decoratively carved supporting block atop a column, often underneath a cornice, and usually smaller and more ornamental in function than a corbel.

Similar words

intermodillion neckmould monial medallion mutule bed moulding munnion modius module merlon

Often followed by

cornice cornices brackets in blocks is eaves and

Word family

modillions