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epistyle

The English word “epistyle” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A massive piece of stone or wood laid immediately on the abacus of the capital of a column or pillar; an architrave.

Etymology

Latin epistylium, Ancient Greek: compare French épistyle.

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