acroterion

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Alternative form of acroterium. alt-of,alternative
    — They include an acroterion, or pediment decoration, of a winged sphinx; an Etruscan terra cotta antefix, or roof ornament, similar to one returned by the Getty last year; and terra cotta reliefs of warriors on horseback.

词形变化

acroterions plural acroteria plural akroterion alternative acroterium alternative acroter alternative

词源

Latinized form of Ancient Greek ἀκρωτήριον (akrōtḗrion), from ἄκρος (ákros) + -τήριον (-tḗrion). By surface analysis, acro- + Ancient Greek -τήριον (-tḗrion). Semi-Latinized form.
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