echinus Meaning & Definition
-aɪnəs
What Does Echinus Mean?
Echinus is used as a noun meaning A sea urchin. It is also used to mean The rounded moulding forming the bell of the capital of the Grecian Doric style, which is of a peculiar elastic curve.
Echinus: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-aɪnəs/ |
| Plural | echinuses |
Echinus Definition (Noun)
- A sea urchin.
- The rounded moulding forming the bell of the capital of the Grecian Doric style, which is of a peculiar elastic curve.
- The quarter-round moulding (ovolo) of the Roman Doric style.
- The egg and dart moulding, often identified with the Roman Doric capital.
Noun
- The egg-and-anchor or egg-and-dart moulding, because often identified with the Roman Doric capital.
Synonyms of Echinus
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Echinus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
echinus (plural echinuses or echini)
Words That Rhyme With Echinus
Origin of Echinus
From Latin echīnus (“hedgehog; sea urchin”), from Ancient Greek ἐχῖνος (ekhînos).