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Mature Times July 2012
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Two left to do. 1D: Rage at cuts, reportedly (4) _ O_ E; 21D: Set first course by chance (4) R _ O _. Also 12 A: Capital of Greece , perhaps (5) _ O _ I _, do you agree it could be either DORIC or IONIC. Many thanks in advance.
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Ionic
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A capital used originally by the Greeks in a system of supports called the Ionic order. In the medieval period, the capital was often used without a strict adherence to the rest of the system. An Ionic capital has a volute, or a spiral scroll-like carving, on each side as its major decoration. ...
Dor·ic
adjective /ˈdôrik/ /ˈdär-/
Relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a plain, sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded molding
Relating to or denoting the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians
Web definitions
A capital used originally by the Greeks in a system of supports called the Ionic order. In the medieval period, the capital was often used without a strict adherence to the rest of the system. An Ionic capital has a volute, or a spiral scroll-like carving, on each side as its major decoration. ...
Dor·ic
adjective /ˈdôrik/ /ˈdär-/
Relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a plain, sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded molding
Relating to or denoting the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians