Doric

Doric

One of five classical orders, recognisable by its simple capital. The Greek Doric column has a fluted shaft and no base; the Roman Doric column may be fluted or smooth and rests on a moulded base.

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doric

Construction; Bridge

A Classical architectural siyle, with no decoration at column-heads.

doric

Construction; Design; Architecture

The simplest of the three classical orders of Greek architecture.

doric

Architecture; General architecture

One of five classical orders, recognizable by its simple capital. The Greek Doric column has a fluted shaft and no base; the Roman Doric column may be fluted or smooth and rests ...

doric

Language; Dictionaries

The Doric dialect.

Doricism

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A Doric phrase or idiom.

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Architecture; General architecture

The art of designing and constructing buildings.

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An order refers to each of a series of mouldings most often found in Romanesque and Gothic arches.

latticework

Architecture; General architecture

An ornamental, lattice framework consisting of a criss-crossed pattern.

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