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ala

1. An alcove or small room opening off the atrium of an ancient Roman house. 2. A small room on […]

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alabaster

Fine-grained, translucent variety of very pure gypsum, generally white or delicately shaded.

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AITC

Abbr. for American Institute of Timber Construction

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aiwan

A reception hall in an ancient Parthian building.

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ajaraca

In southern Spain, an ornament in brick walls, formed of patterns, a half brick deep, more or less complicated.

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AISC

Abbr. for American Institute of Steel Construction

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AISI

Abbr. for American Iron and Steel Institute

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