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The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)

Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 23

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APSIDAL. In the form of an apse.APSIS GRADATA. In the form and relating to an apse. APTERAL. An ancient temple having col-umns on its sides or flanks only.AQUAMALE (Lat.) A holy water basin.AQUARIUM ) (Lat.) A tank, pond, or res-AQUARICUM [ ervoir, used for a head orAQUARICIUM ) supply of water, or… … ARCHITRAVE ARA ASC ARABIAN ARCHITECTURE. That style ofarchitecture practiced by the Arab racesbetween A. D. 680 and 1465. ARABESQUE ) (Lat.) (See Alhambresque.) ARABESQUED \ An enriching and orna-mentation of flat surfaces, panels, pilas-ters, etc., with scroll-work, vines, flowers,etc. ARABO…

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