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Ionic

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Ionic

In classical architecture, one of the five types of column; see order.
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When he chose to take a walk it was with a regular step in the entrance hall with its mosaic flooring, or in the circular gallery with its dome supported by twenty red porphyry Ionic columns, and illumined by blue painted windows.
Around The World In Eighty Days by Verne, Jules View in context
Grandfather now looked at his watch, which hung within a beautiful little ebony temple, supported by four Ionic columns.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
Nothing could be more noble in appearance than the central forecourt raised upon the flight of steps, like a king upon his throne, having around it four pavilions at the angles, the immense Ionic columns of which rose majestically to the whole height of the building.
The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
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