Definition of mutule in English:

mutule

noun ˈmjuːtjuːlˈmjuˌtʃul

Architecture

A stone block projecting under a cornice in the Doric order.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has Tuscan columns, a frieze with triglyphs, metopes, guttae and mutules, and is surmounted by a triangular pediment.
- The triglyphs are omitted in favor of a blank frieze, but the mutules with guttae of Benjamin's design are present.
- The piers and pilasters carry a deep entablature which was enriched with triglyphs and mutules.
- The cornice has projecting blocks or mutules in its exposed lower surface or soffit, above which is a plain vertical face or corona, finished by a group of crowning moldings.
- At the end of the central nave there is a large cornice decorated with mutules or rectangular blocks, and with a triangular pediment at the top.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French, from Latin mutulus.

Definition of mutule in US English:

mutule

nounˈmyo͞oˌCHo͞olˈmjuˌtʃul

Architecture

A stone block projecting under a cornice in the Doric order.
Example sentencesExamples
- The cornice has projecting blocks or mutules in its exposed lower surface or soffit, above which is a plain vertical face or corona, finished by a group of crowning moldings.
- At the end of the central nave there is a large cornice decorated with mutules or rectangular blocks, and with a triangular pediment at the top.
- The piers and pilasters carry a deep entablature which was enriched with triglyphs and mutules.
- It has Tuscan columns, a frieze with triglyphs, metopes, guttae and mutules, and is surmounted by a triangular pediment.
- The triglyphs are omitted in favor of a blank frieze, but the mutules with guttae of Benjamin's design are present.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French, from Latin mutulus.

单词	mutule
释义	Definition of mutule in English: mutule noun ˈmjuːtjuːlˈmjuˌtʃul Architecture A stone block projecting under a cornice in the Doric order. Example sentencesExamples It has Tuscan columns, a frieze with triglyphs, metopes, guttae and mutules, and is surmounted by a triangular pediment. The triglyphs are omitted in favor of a blank frieze, but the mutules with guttae of Benjamin's design are present. The piers and pilasters carry a deep entablature which was enriched with triglyphs and mutules. The cornice has projecting blocks or mutules in its exposed lower surface or soffit, above which is a plain vertical face or corona, finished by a group of crowning moldings. At the end of the central nave there is a large cornice decorated with mutules or rectangular blocks, and with a triangular pediment at the top. Origin Mid 17th century: from French, from Latin mutulus. Definition of mutule in US English: mutule nounˈmyo͞oˌCHo͞olˈmjuˌtʃul Architecture A stone block projecting under a cornice in the Doric order. Example sentencesExamples The cornice has projecting blocks or mutules in its exposed lower surface or soffit, above which is a plain vertical face or corona, finished by a group of crowning moldings. At the end of the central nave there is a large cornice decorated with mutules or rectangular blocks, and with a triangular pediment at the top. The piers and pilasters carry a deep entablature which was enriched with triglyphs and mutules. It has Tuscan columns, a frieze with triglyphs, metopes, guttae and mutules, and is surmounted by a triangular pediment. The triglyphs are omitted in favor of a blank frieze, but the mutules with guttae of Benjamin's design are present. Origin Mid 17th century: from French, from Latin mutulus.
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