cauliculus Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cau*lic"u*lus noun

Etymology

L. caulculus little stalk, dim. of caulis.

Wordforms

plural
plural Cauliculi

Definitions

1. (Arch.) In the Corinthian capital, one of the eight stalks rising out of the lower leafage and terminating in leaves which seem to suport the volutes. See Illust. of Corinthian order, under Corinthian.