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crocket =

In Gothic architecture

and derivatives, an up-

ward-orientated orna-

ment, vegetable in form,

regularly spaced along

features such as spires,

pinnacles, and gables.

crossettes =

A small projecting part of a

voussoir (arch stone), which

hangs upon an adjacent stone.

cupola =

A

dome

structure, often set on a cir-

cular or polygonal base on a

roof or set of pillars, glazed

to provide light or louvered

to provide ventilation in that

space.

cusps =

The intersection of two

arcs in a tracery.

The figure formed by the

intersection of tracery

arcs.

cyma, cima =

A molding having a

profile of double curva-

ture, or an

ogee

profile.

crocket

crossettes

cupola

cusps

cyma cyma

recta reversa