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}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
acroter — ac·ro·ter … English syllables
acroter — n. see acroterion … Dictionary of difficult words
acroter — noun see acroterion … Useful english dictionary
Acroterion — An acroterion or acroterium is an architectural ornament placed on a flat base called the acroter or plinth, and mounted at the apex of the pediment of a building in the Classical style. It may also be placed at the outer angles of the pediment;… … Wikipedia
acroteriu — ACROTÉRIU s.n. v. acroter. Trimis de LauraGellner, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DN … Dicționar Român
acroteră — ACROTÉRĂ, acrotere, s.f. Mic piedestal aşezat în vârful sau la extremităţile unui fronton pentru a susţine vase, statuete sau alte ornamente; p. ext. statuie, vas sau ornament aşezat pe acest piedestal. – Din fr. acrotère. Trimis de ana zecheru,… … Dicționar Român
acroterium — noun see acroterion * * * acroteral, acroterial, adj. /ak reuh tear ee euhm/, n., pl. acroteria / tear ee euh/. Archit. a pedestal for a sculpture or ornament at each base or at the apex of a pediment. [Latinization of ACROTERION] * * *… … Useful english dictionary