coussinet

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|architecture}} A [[stone]] placed on the [[impost]] of a [[pier]] for receiving the first stone of an [[arch]] or [[vault]].
2. {{lb|en|architecture}} Part of the [[Ionic]] [[capital]] between the [[abacus]] and quarter round, which forms the [[volute]].

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