acroterion

[ak-ruh-teer-ee-on, -ee-uhn]

noun

plural

acroteria 

1. acroterium.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acroterion¹

< Greek akrōtḗrion topmost part, extremity, equivalent to akrō- acro- + -tērion suffix designating a place for

Example Sentences

They may glance up and catch sight of the acroterion on the roof.

From The Guardian

The figures which stood on each side of the east acroterion, are shown by the surviving fragments to have been similar to those of the western end, but were on a rather larger scale.

From Project Gutenberg

For an example of a complete acroterion, see that from Eleusis, No. 438.

From Project Gutenberg

Plain stel� of Hippocrates and Baukis; surmounted by an acroterion in low relief, of palmette form.

From Project Gutenberg

Fragment of a plain stel�, surmounted by an acroterion, in the form of a palmette in low relief, springing from acanthus leaves.

From Project Gutenberg