Acroterium
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌækɹəˈtɪəɹi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acroterium is a noun meaning One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
Meaning
One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
More Meanings
- (architecture) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment, or upon the gables in Gothic architecture.
Word Forms
- acroteria
- acroter
- acroterion
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include akroterion, acropodium, stele, architrave, epistyle, entablature.
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