acroterium

== English == === Alternative forms === acroterion, acroter === Etymology === From Latin acrōtērium, from Ancient Greek ἀκρωτήριον (akrōtḗrion); related to ἄκρος (ákros, “highest, at the extremity”). Doublet of acroter. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌækɹəˈtɪəɹi.əm/ === Noun === acroterium (plural acroteria) (architecture) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment, or upon the gables in Gothic architecture. One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade. ==== Translations ====