hypophyge

noun

hy·​poph·​y·​ge

hīˈpäfə(ˌ)jē,

hə̇ˈ-

plural -s

: a hollow curvature especially under a Doric capital in some Greek buildings compare apophyge

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek hypophygē refuge, recess, from hypo- + phygē flight, from pheugein to flee

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