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metope

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɛtəʊp/
  • /ˈmɛtəpi/
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noun

Meaning 1

The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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History

Etymology

From Latin metopa and its source, Koine Greek μετόπη (metópē), from μετά (metá, “between”) + ὀπή (opḗ, “hole”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Metope — architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze