Definition of Acroter. Meaning of Acroter. Synonyms of Acroter

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Definition of Acroter

Acroter
Acroter Ac"ro*ter ([a^]k`r[-o]*t[~e]r or [.a]*kr[=o]*t[~e]r), n. [F. acrot[`e]re. See Acroterium.] (Arch.) Same as Acroterium.

Meaning of Acroter from wikipedia

- akroteria is an architectural ornament placed on a flat pedestal called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex or corner of the pediment of a building...
- C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V X Z See also Notes References Acroter A pedestal at the corners or peak of a roof to support an ornament. Aedicula...
- central chamber, there is an embossed pediment with a palmette-shaped acroter and two antefixes in the ends. On the inside, there used to be two lacunar...