diglyph

noun

di·​glyph

ˈdīˌglif

plural -s

: a projecting ornamental face like the triglyph but having only two grooves

Word History

Etymology

Greek diglyphos doubly indented, from di- + -glyphos (from glyphein to carve or hollow out) (split)

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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