Associations to the word «Modillion»

Wiktionary

MODILLION, noun. (architecture) A decoratively carved supporting block atop a column.

Dictionary definition

MODILLION, noun. (architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley