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baptistery

A building or part of one wherein the sacrament of baptism is administered.

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banner vane

A weather vane having the shape of a banner; balanced by a weight on the other side of the banner.

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banded impost

In medieval architecture, an impost with horizontal moldings, the section of the molding of the arch above being similar to that of the

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banded column

A column with drums that alternate in size, color, or degree of ornamentation.

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balustrade

An entire railing system (as along the edge of a balcony) including a top rail and its balusters, and sometimes a bottom

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baluster side

On an Ionic capital, the return face (having the form of a concave roll), reaching from volute to volute.

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