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Squinch Definition
In architecture, the term Squinch refers to the method by which the top corners of a square or polygonal room is filled to form a base of spherical dome. This devise originated in Iran. Squinches supporting a dome in Odzun Basilica, Armenia built in the early 8th century is a famous illustration.
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