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acroterion
[ ak-ruh-teer-ee-on, -ee-uhn ]
/ ˌæk rəˈtɪər iˌɒn, -i ən /
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noun, plural ac·ro·te·ri·a [ak-ruh-teer-ee-uh]. /ˌæk rəˈtɪər i ə/.
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Origin of acroterion
<Greek akrōtḗrion topmost part, extremity, equivalent to akrō-acro- + -tērion suffix designating a place for
Words nearby acroterion
acrospore, across, across-the-board, acrostic, acroter, acroterion, acroterium, acrotism, Acrux, crying shame, a, acrylaldehyde
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