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spandrel

SPAN-drul

ˈspændrəl

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spandrel

Dictionary meaning

The roughly triangular space between an arch and the rectangular framework surrounding it.

History and origin

Old French — 'espaundre' (to expand).

Common mispronunciations

SPAN-drelspan-DREL

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