Echinus

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A rounded convex moulding forming part of the capital between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column.

“The restorer carefully repaired the echinus of the ancient column using traditional carved stone techniques.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

e·chi·nus

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Synonyms

ovoloquarter-round moulding

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Wordle

Starts with ECH and ends in -INUS, an architectural term rarely seen in Wordle but memorable

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Scrabble

Scores 12 points with H worth 4 and C worth 3, a specialist architectural term for advanced players

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “echinus”.

chines inches niches chien chine chins chuse cines cuish cunei cusie echis eshin hsien incus insue niche senci shice shine shune since suine unice

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