Protome
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protome is a noun meaning A decorative element, on ancient artefacts, based on the head of an animal or bust of a person.
Meaning
A decorative element, on ancient artefacts, based on the head of an animal or bust of a person.
Word Forms
- protomes
- protoma
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anthropomorph, image, anthropomorphite, criophore, herm, aspect.
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