What's the difference between diglyph and triglyph?

Diglyph


Definition:

  • (n.) A projecting face like the triglyph, but having only two channels or grooves sunk in it.

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Triglyph


Definition:

  • (n.) An ornament in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly projecting, and divided nearly to the top by two parallel and perpendicular gutters, or channels, called glyphs, into three parts, or spaces, called femora. A half channel, or glyph, is also cut upon each of the perpendicular edges of the tablet. See Illust. of Entablature.

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