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pilaster

pi·las·ter

UK/pɪˈlastə/ US/pɪˈlæstɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached

Origin

From Middle French pilastre, from Italian pilastro. Equivalent to pillar + -aster.

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