noun
- A concave molding or curve at the base or top of a column shaft where it meets the capital or base.
Usage: architecture; technical term
Examples
- The apophyge of the Doric column creates a smooth transition between the shaft and the base.
- Architects carefully designed the apophyge to enhance the visual elegance of the classical structure.
- The subtle apophyge at the top of the column shaft is a hallmark of Greek architectural refinement.