ditriglyph

noun

di·​triglyph

(ˈ)dī‧+

: 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

ditriglyphic

¦dī‧+⸗¦⸗⸗

adjective

Word History

Etymology

French ditriglyphe, from di- + triglyphe triglyph

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