Column, Doric Greek, Thiccctionary

Entry · Monday, June 29, 2026

Plate N. The Doric column: standing firm against time and modernism.

Column, Doric Greek

/KAH-lum DOR-ik GREEK/ n.

1. A structural pillar of disciplined stoutness, characterized by its fluted shaft and austere capital, often observed in ancient temples where its presence remains unchallenged.
2. colloq. Architectural classics that refuse to blend into the Parthenon of history; they stand, commanding the skyline with timeless girth.

In a sentence,

"As the tour group rounded the acropolis, a thiccc Doric column came into view, defying mere mortal scale and offering no apologies to the sky."

Etymology,

From Greek dōrikos, pertaining to the Doric people, + Latin columna, a pillar or support. Initially intended to be a capital idea.

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Photograph by Ivan Bassis, via Unsplash. Catalogued under plate N.
Direct ruling URL: thiccctionary.com/is/column-thiccc/ — the shareable "Is a column thiccc?" page.
Cross-reference: Thiccctionary A-Z, C.
Catalogued under: Architecture & Infrastructure. See related entries below.
Editorial review: pending objection from the Senior Cataloguer's office.