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What's The Definition Of Orillon?Synonyms | Synonyms for Orillon: Related Terms | Find terms related to Orillon: See Also | Orillon In Webster's Dictionary \O*ril"lon\, n. [F., lit., a little ear, from oreille an
ear, fr. L. oricula, auricula, dim. of auris an ear. See
{Ear}.] (Fort.)
A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion
for the purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in
old fortresses.
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