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antecoluna

nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐ̃tɨkuˈlunɐ/an·te·co·lu·na

Definition

Columnar structure or element that is placed in front of a main column or a set of columns.

“The portico was composed of two antecolunas flanking the entrance.”

“In the described architecture, the antecolunas supported an advanced pediment.”