acroterion
Americannoun
plural
acroteriaEtymology
Origin of acroterion
< Greek akrōtḗrion topmost part, extremity, equivalent to akrō- acro- + -tērion suffix designating a place for
Example Sentences
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They may glance up and catch sight of the acroterion on the roof.
From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2012
The pediment is surmounted by an acroterion, consisting of a palmette between two large volutes, which are for the most part restorations.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
Fragment of an acroterion of a stel� in form of a palmette springing from acanthus leaves.—Athens?
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
For an example of a complete acroterion, see that from Eleusis, No. 438.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
The acroterion, which originally surmounted the east pediment, was larger and more important than that of the west.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
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