ACROTERIUM
\ˌakɹə͡ʊtˈi͡əɹɪəm], \ˌakɹəʊtˈiəɹɪəm], \ˌa_k_ɹ_əʊ_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_m]\
Definitions of ACROTERIUM
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One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture.
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One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
By Oddity Software
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One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture.
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One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
By Noah Webster.
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