Acroter

//ˈækɹətə(ɹ)// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An acroterium.

    "It is a very elegant building, with four supporting Tuscan columns on pedestals, a cornice with a carved wooden valance, and an acroter with square pear-shaped balusters continuing round to the outer wall"

Synonyms

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acroterionacroterium

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"It is a very elegant building, with four supporting Tuscan columns on pedestals, a cornice with a carved wooden valance, and an acroter with square pear-shaped balusters continuing round to the outer wall"

Etymology

From French acrotère. Doublet of acroterium.

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