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CIDE DICTIONARY

orillon

CIDE DICTIONARY

orillonn. [F., lit., a little ear, from oreille an ear, fr. L. oricula, auricula, dim. of auris an ear. See Ear.].
     A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in old fortresses.  [1913 Webster]

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