acroterion

acroterion

[‚ak·rə′tir·ē‚än]

(architecture)

Also known as acroterium.

A pedestal on a pediment to support an ornamental, such as a statue.

An ornamental placed on such a pedestal.

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acroterion, acroter, acroterium

acroterion, 2

acroterion, 1

1. Strictly, a pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament.

2. More usually, the ornament itself.

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