ditriglyph
Definition of ditriglyph
: a horizontal division in the Doric architectural style assumed to contain two triglyphs: such as a : a single metope with its limiting triglyphs b : two metopes with one whole and two half triglyphs, equaling an intercolumniation c : the wide middle intercolumniation found in some porticoes d : the space from the vertical axis of one metope to that of the next but one
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Origin and Etymology of ditriglyph
French ditriglyphe, from di- + triglyphe triglyph
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