orillon

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Synonyms: orillion, morillon, brillon

Antonyms: orillion, morillon, brillon

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Noun

1. A [[semicircular]] or squared off [[projection]] made at the [[shoulder]] of a [[bastion]] for the purpose of covering the retired [[flank]], found in old [[fortress]]es.

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