A variant spelling of 'fusarola'; an architectural ornament consisting of a bead or ring, especially at the base of a column.
From Italian 'fusarola' (a spindle), derived from Latin 'fusus' (spindle); architectural ornaments resembled spindle-shaped objects.
These little decorative rings at column bases are functional art—they distribute weight and actually make structures more stable while looking elegant.
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