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magnesian |
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Containing appreciable amount of dolomite. |
marble |
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Metamorphosed limestone. |
mason's mitre |
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Birdsmouth joint on an arris. |
merlon |
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The sollid portions at a battlemented parapet between embrasures. |
metamorphic rock |
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Rock recrystallised from pre-existing solid rock masses by the action of heat, and/or pressure. |
metope |
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The square space between two triglyphs in the frieze of a Doric order. |
modillion |
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A bracket supporting a classical cornice. |
monolith |
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A large single stone. |
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mouldings |
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The contours given to projecting members. |
mullion |
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Vertical divider of window. |
mutule |
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The projecting square block above the triglyph and on the soffit of a Doric cornice. |