eave

Etymology

A back-formation from eaves, from a misinterpretation of the -s ending as forming a plural.

noun

1. (architecture) Alternative form of eaves (“the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building”)
   Features such as shutters, eave brackets, transoms, a wraparound porch, and a pergola all help establish the style of this home. 2006 February, Jill Kirchner Simpson, “Building a Modular Home”, in Country Living, volume 29, number 2, page 51