entablature

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. All of that part of a classical temple above the capitals of the columns; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice but not the roof.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈtæ.blə.t͡ʃɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-entablature.wav

Word forms

entablature entablatures

Etymology

From Italian intavolatura, from in + tavola (“table”).

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