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helix =
Any spiral, particularly a
small volute or twist under
the abacus of the Corinthian
capital or the volute of an
Ionic capital.
heptastyle =
A portico having seven
columns, at one or each
end.
herm =
A rectangular post, usually of stone
and tapering downward, surmounted
by a bust of Hermes or other divinity,
or by a human head.
hexastyle, exastyle =
Having six columns,
at one end or at each
portico.
hex barn =
A barn decorated with
painted
hex
symbols
called hexenfoos, found in
Pennsylvania Dutch re-
gions to protect the ani-
mals from harm cast by
the “evil eye”.
helix
heptastyle
herm
hexastyle
hex barn