trochilus

American  

[trok-uh-luhs] / ˈtrɒk ə ləs /

noun

Architecture.

plural

trochili

1. scotia.

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trochilus British  

/ ˈtrɒkɪləs /

noun

1. another name for hummingbird

2. any of several Old World warblers, esp Phylloscopus trochilus (willow warbler)

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Etymology

Origin of trochilus

1555–65; < Greek tróchilos; trochlea

Example Sentences

In the Ionic buildings of Attica the base of the column consists of two tori separated by a trochilus.

From A History of Greek Art by Tarbell, Frank Bigelow

The texture of the egg is similar to that of P. trochilus, with scarcely any gloss.

From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Hume, Allan Octavian

This benefits the crocodile, who is pleased, and takes care not to hurt the trochilus.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

In the Roman form of this base, too often imitated nowadays, the trochilus has too small a diameter.

From A History of Greek Art by Tarbell, Frank Bigelow

Frequently they are more pointed at the smaller end than those of P. trochilus usually are.

From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Hume, Allan Octavian