Category:Triglyph

Tri"glyph, n. Etym: [l. triglyphus, gr. Tri-) + triglyphe.] (arch.)

Defn: an ornament in the frieze of the doric order, repeated at equal Intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly Projecting, and divided nearly to the top by two parallel and Perpendicular gutters, or channels, called glyphs, into three parts, Or spaces, called femora. A half channel, or glyph, is also cut upon Each of the perpendicular edges of the tablet. See illust. of Entablature.