spandrel

Etymology
From a diminutive in of , of  origin, perhaps from. More at,.

In the field of biology first used by and.

Noun

 * 1)  The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
 * 2)  Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
 * 3) * 2002, Kerstin Lang, Seismic Vulnerability of Existing Buildings, vdf Hochschulverlag AG, page 25,
 * Due to the fact that the walls are joined by floors and spandrels, a coupling effect is produced. Depending on the extent of the spandrels, this coupling effect will be bigger or smaller.
 * 1)  The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
 * 2) An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
 * 3)  A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
 * 4)  soffit
 * 1)  A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
 * 2)  soffit
 * 1)  soffit

Translations

 * Dutch:
 * German:, Bogenzwickel, Pedentif, Spandrille
 * Hungarian: