Collarinos

/ˌkɒl.ə.ˈriː.noʊz/ noun

Definition

The plural of collarino; multiple small moldings or ring-like projections at the base of column capitals in architectural design.

Etymology

Plural of Italian 'collarino', preserving the Italian masculine plural form '-os' in English architectural terminology.

Kelly Says

Architects keep Italian and Latin plurals because these technical terms have been passed down unchanged since the Renaissance—saying 'collarinos' instead of 'collarinos' preserves the prestige and precision of classical architectural knowledge.

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