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diglyph

noun
di·​glyph | \ ˈdīˌglif\
plural -s

Definition of diglyph

: a projecting ornamental face like the triglyph but having only two grooves

First Known Use of diglyph

1728, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for diglyph

Greek diglyphos doubly indented, from di- + -glyphos (from glyphein to carve or hollow out) (split)

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