Definition of Echinus

1. Noun. Ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column.

Generic synonyms: Ovolo, Quarter Round, Thumb

Definition of Echinus

1. n. A hedgehog.

Definition of Echinus

1. echinoid [n -NI] - See also: echinoid

Medical Definition of Echinus

1. Origin: L, a hedgehog, sea urchin, Gr. 1. A hedgehog. 2. A genus of echinoderms, including the common edible sea urchin of Europe. 3. The rounded molding forming the bell of the capital of the Grecian Doric style, which is of a peculiar elastic curve. See Entablature. The quarter-round molding (ovolo) of the Roman Doric style. A name sometimes given to the egg and anchor or egg and dart molding, because that ornament is often identified with Roman Doric capital. The name probably alludes to the shape of the shell of the sea urchin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Echinus

echinoid
echinoidea
Echinoidea
echinoids
echinomycin
Echinops
Echinorhynchus
echinosis
Echinosphaerium
echinostoma
echinostomatidae
echinostomiasis
echinozoa
echinulate
echinus (current term)
echinus (current term)
echinuses
Echinus esculentus
Echis
echistatin
Echium
Echium vulgare
echiuroid
echiuroidea
echiuroids
echo
echo
echo-free
echo-planar imaging
echoacousia

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