Mascaron
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mascaron is a noun meaning (architecture) A carved, ornamental face, either human-like or grotesque, whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.
Meaning
(architecture) A carved, ornamental face, either human-like or grotesque, whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.
Word Forms
- mascarons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mask, maskery, masque, masquerade, manscara, masquing.
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