Basic element of the capital of a Doric column. It is a circular on plan convex moulding serving as a transition from the cylindrical body of the shaft to the abacus.
echinus
entablature (Italian)
The upper part supported by columns, consisting of three main parts: architrave, frieze, and cornice.
entasis (Greek)
In Classical architecture shafts of columns have greater diameter at the bottom than at the top. The slight diminution towards the top is achieved with a subtly convex curved swelling called entasis.
epstyle (Greek)
architrave
exedra, pl. exedrae (Greek)
In Ancient Greek and Roman architecture – а niche or recess, semi-circular on plan, raised from the floor level. Designed as a place for conversations.
exonarthex (Greek)
The outer vestibule situated to the West of the narthex. Usually separated from the courtyard by an arcade or colonnade.