(pronounced ih-KI-nehs)
Another classical architectural term here. On a Doric capital, the echinus is circular block that supports the abacus, and its profile is a type of non-circular curve — i.e., it looks kind of
(pronounced ay-KLAH) If uneducated in French, this word is dangerously similar to the word for a luscious, cream-filled, chocolate-topped tasty pastry. So educate yourself. This French term is noun that can mean either great brilliance, splendor, conspicuous success, or
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