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Architrave vs Hyperthyrion - What's the difference?

architrave | hyperthyrion |

In architecture|lang=en terms the difference between architrave and hyperthyrion

is that architrave is (architecture) the mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening while hyperthyrion is (architecture) that part of the architrave which is over a door or window.

As nouns the difference between architrave and hyperthyrion

is that architrave is (architecture) the lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns while hyperthyrion is (architecture) that part of the architrave which is over a door or window.

architrave

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.
  • (architecture) The mouldings (or other elements) framing a door, window or other rectangular opening.

    • See also

    * beam * lintel ----

    hyperthyrion

    English

    Noun

  • (architecture) That part of the architrave which is over a door or window.
    • (Webster 1913)