triglyphic

triglyphentablature of a Doric order buildingA. triglyphB. metope

tri·glyph

T0356600 (trī′glĭf′)adj. Architecture An ornament in a Doric frieze, consisting of a projecting block having on its face two parallel vertical glyphs or grooves and two half grooves or chamfers on either vertical end, that separates the metopes.

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[Latin trīglyphus, from Greek trigluphos : tri-, three; see trei- in Indo-European roots + gluphē, carving; see glyph.]

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tri·glyph′ic adj.