(Fort.) A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, - found in old fortresses.
orillon
crossette
crossettes, 2 crossettes, 11. A decorative embellishment, such as a molding around one corner of a door, window, or fireplace opening, that somewhat resembles a squared-off ear; especially popular during the latter half of the 18th century; also called a dog’s ear.