a·poph·y·ge ( -p f -j )n. The outward curve at the top and bottom of a column where the shaft joins the capital or base. [Greek apophug , from apopheugein, apophug-, to flee : apo-, apo- + pheugein, to flee.] |
apophyge [əˈpɒfɪdʒɪ]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) Architect the outward curve at each end of the shaft of a column, adjoining the base or capital Also called hypophyge
[from Greek apophugē, literally: escape, from apopheugein to escape from]
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