apophyge

[ uh-pof-i-jee ]

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noun

, Architecture.

a small, concave, outward curve joining the shaft of a column, especially a classical column, to its base.
Also called hypophyge. a similar curve joining the shaft of a column to its capital.

apophyge

/ əˈpɒfɪdʒɪ /

noun

architect the outward curve at each end of the shaft of a column, adjoining the base or capital Also calledhypophyge

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Word History and Origins

Origin of apophyge¹

1555–65; < Greek apophygḗ escape, equivalent to apophyg- (variant stem of apopheúgein to flee; apo- apo- + pheúgein to flee; akin to -fuge ) + -ē noun suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of apophyge¹

C16: from Greek apophugē, literally: escape, from apopheugein to escape from

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Example Sentences

The apophyge is the inverted cavetto or concave sweep, on the upper edge of which the diminishing shaft rests.

From Project Gutenberg

apophthegm apophyllite

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