apophyge

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apophyge - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Apophyge \A*poph"y*ge\, n. [Gr. 'apofygh` escape, in arch. the
     curve with which the shaft escapes into its base or capital,
     fr. 'apofey`gein to flee away; 'apo` from + fey`gein to flee:
     cf. F. apophyge.] (Arch.)
     The small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the
     shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the
     fillet; -- called also the scape. --Parker.
     [1913 Webster]