Cannelured

/ˈkænəˌlʊrd/ adjective

Definition

Having grooves or flutings running lengthwise; decorated or marked with cannelures.

Etymology

Past participle or adjective form of 'cannelure,' created by adding '-ed' to describe something that possesses cannelures or has been carved with grooves.

Kelly Says

A cannelured column doesn't just look good—those grooves actually make the column appear taller and more elegant, which is why architects have loved this design for millennia!

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