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Modillion
Modillion Mo*dil"lion, n. [F. modillon, It. modiglione. Cf. Module, n.] (Arch.) The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances.

Meaning of Modillioned from wikipedia

- selectively used as adjectival historic past participles (corbelled, modillioned, dentillated) as to what co-supports or simply adorns any high structure...
- church has a Latin cross plan with gable roof, pedimented gable ends and modillioned cornice. Col. Lewis Burwell donated a communion set made in London in...
- built with six stories in its main wing, topped by "a cornice with wide modillioned eaves", but a seventh story was added in a 1927 renovation designed by...
- four Doric order columns supporting an entablature with triglyphs and a modillioned pediment. The wings of three bays each were rusticated on the ground...
- The building corners are pilastered, its cornice and rake line are modillioned, and its western entry is sheltered by a portico supported by Doric columns...
- The windows were flanked by Ionic order columns supporting a frieze, a modillioned cornice and a parapet. The outer bays were fenestrated by segmental headed...
- bi-partite windows on the second floor. The tower was surmounted by a modillioned cornice, a dome, a cupola and a weather vane. The wings were fenestrated...
- supporting an entablature and fully pedimented gable. The gable has modillioned cornices and an oval window at its center. The main entrance is set in...
- pediments, all with window sills. The central section was surmounted by a modillioned cornice and by a pediment with a coat of arms in the tympanum. The wings...
- the right bay, recessed under a brownstone surround with a projecting modillioned cornice. The interior of the building retains many original Gr**** Revival...