Ionian order

/aɪˌoʊniən ˌɔrdər/
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Definitions of Ionian order
  1. noun
    the second Greek order; the capital is decorated with spiral scrolls
    synonyms: Ionic order
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    (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans
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