opus quadratum

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Etymology[edit]

Latin [Term?] (literally squared work)

Noun[edit]

opus quadratum (uncountable)

  1. (historical) An ancient Roman construction technique in which squared blocks of stone of the same height were set in parallel courses, most often without the use of mortar.