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acroterium

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  1. 1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade. Source: opted
  3. 3. (a) 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. J. H. Parker. (b) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade. Source: webster
  4. 4. 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. n. One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade. Source: ecdict

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