A cylindrical or rod-shaped ornamental molding used in architecture, typically found in columns or decorative borders.
From Old French 'botel' meaning a small stick or rod, derived from Latin 'botellus' (small sausage), which evolved to describe stick-like architectural elements due to their similar cylindrical shape.
The word 'boterol' shows how sometimes the shape of an everyday object—like a sausage—inspired the names of fancy architectural parts. Medieval builders and architects borrowed this humble comparison to describe elegant columns!
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