modillion
/məˈdɪljən
/noun Architecture
A projecting bracket under the corona of a cornice in the Corinthian and other orders.A heavy cornice with dentils and modillions and a boxlike parapet with a decorative panel at the center crown the facade....
- The Romans invented a distinct cornice for the Corinthian order, characterized by large projecting modillions embellished with acanthus leaves.
- The windows are surmounted by rusticated wooden jack arches with superimposed keystones, and a heavy modillion cornice crowns the bold Georgian proportions of the facade.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from French modillon, from Italian modiglione, based on Latin mutulus 'mutule'.