apophyge Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*poph"y*ge noun
Etymology
Gr. escape, in arch. the curve with which the shaft escapes into its base or capital, fr. to ee away; from + to flee: cf. F. apophyge.
Definitions
  1. (Arch.) The small hollow curvature given to the top or bottom of the shaft of a column where it expands to meet the edge of the fillet; -- called also the scape. Parker.

Webster 1913