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Acroterium

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(1):

(n.) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.

(2):

(n.) 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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Acroterium'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/acroterium.html. 1828.
 
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