acroterion
acroterion is the alternative form of acroterium.
Meaning of acroterium
Noun
acroterium (plural acroteria)
- 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.
- One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
Forms of acroterion
| plural | acroterions |
|---|---|
| plural | acroteria |
| alternative form | akroterion |
| alternative form | acroterium |
| alternative form | acroter |
Origin of acroterion
Latinized form of Ancient Greek ἀκρωτήριον (akrōtḗrion), from ἄκρος (ákros) + -τήριον (-tḗrion). By surface analysis, acro- + Ancient Greek -τήριον (-tḗrion). Semi-Latinized form.
Questions about acroterion
- What is acroterion the alternative form of?
- Acroterion is the alternative form of acroterium.
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