acroterium

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Etymology

From Latin acrōtērium, from Ancient Greek ἀκρωτήριον (akrōtḗrion); related to ἄκρος (ákros, “highest, at the extremity”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌækɹəˈtɪəɹi.əm/

Noun

acroterium (plural acroteria)

An acroterium at the peak of a gable.
  1. (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.
  2. One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.

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