What is "zoophorous"

Zoophorous \Zo*["o]ph"o*rous\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?. See Zo["o]phoric.] (Anc. Arch.) The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; -- so called from the figures of animals carved upon it.

alt. (context archaeology English) The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; — so called from the figures of animals carved upon it. n. (context archaeology English) The part between the architrave and cornice; the frieze; — so called from the figures of animals carved upon it.