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hypophyge

noun
hy·​poph·​y·​ge | \ hīˈpäfÉ™(ËŒ)jÄ“, hə̇ˈ-\
plural -s

Definition of hypophyge

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

History and Etymology for hypophyge

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

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