patera

patera

(pat -ĕ-ră) (plural: paterae) An irregular saucerlike volcanic structure with scalloped edges. The word is used in the approved name of such a surface feature on a planet or satellite.

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Patera

A representation of a flat round or oval disk found in friezes.

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patera

[pə′ter·ə]

(astronomy)

A shallow crater with complex scalloped edges, which occurs on Mars but has not been observed on any other planet.

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patera

architectural paterae

A roundel, often decorated with leaves, petals, or the like; sometimes used as a decorative element, such as on a corner block. Also See rosette.

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