modillion
noun
mo·dil·lion
mō-ˈdil-yən 
: an ornamental block or bracket under the corona of the cornice (as in the Corinthian order)
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The living areas, for example, are embellished with vertical fluted columns, handmade cornice moulding, starburst chandelier medallions, even several swoopy modillions.
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Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2018
Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2018
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“Modillion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modillion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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