Zoophorous

Zoophorous
Zoophorous o*["o]ph"o*rous, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?. See {Zo["o]phoric}.] (Anc. Arch.) The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; -- so called from the figures of animals carved upon it. [1913 Webster]

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  • zoophorous — noun The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; so called from the figures of animals carved upon it …   Wiktionary

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