单词 | alette |
释义 | alette/əˈlɛt/ /aˈlɛt/Architecture noun In classical architecture: each of the parts of a pier visible between engaged columns or pilasters, typically forming the abutment of an arch. Formerly also: †a piedroit. OriginEarly 19th century; earliest use found in Charles James (d. 1821), army officer and writer. From French alette from classical Latin āla wing + -ette. |
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