English Explanatory Dictionary

metope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛtəʊp/ /ˈmɛtəpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-metope.wav

Word forms

metope metopes metopa

Etymology

From Latin metopa and its source, Koine Greek μετόπη (metópē), from μετά (metá, “between”) + ὀπή (opḗ, “hole”).

Derived words

metopism
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