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Noun ionic order has 1 sense
  1. Ionic order, Ionian order - the second Greek order; the capital is decorated with spiral scrolls
    --1 is a kind of order

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Ionic Order

The Ionic Order is one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek architectural design, characterized by its elegant and slender columns with volutes (spiral-shaped ornaments) on the capital.

Definitions:

1. Noun:

a) A classical architectural order featuring columns with volutes on the capital.

b) The column itself in the Ionic Order.

Examples:

1. Noun:

  • The Parthenon in Athens is a famous example of the Ionic Order's architectural style.
  • The temple's facade is adorned with Ionic columns.

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