Groined

/ɡrɔɪnd/ adjective

Definition

Having groins; built with groin vaults (a type of arched ceiling formed where two barrel vaults intersect at right angles).

Etymology

From 'groin' (the curved edge where two vault surfaces meet) plus '-ed,' an adjective-forming suffix indicating the presence or state of having groins.

Kelly Says

Gothic cathedrals famously feature groined vaults—the intersecting arches create stunning visual effects and distribute weight brilliantly, which is why this architectural style appears in buildings spanning centuries!

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