coussinet Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cous"si*net` noun

Etymology

F., dim. of coussin cushion. See Cushionet.

Definitions

1. (Arch.) (a) A stone placed on the impost of a pier for receiving the first stone of an arch. (b) That part of the Ionic capital between the abacus and quarter round, which forms the volute. Gwilt.