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acroterion

/ak-ruh-teer-ee-on, -ee-uhn/US // ˌæk rəˈtɪər iˌɒn, -i ən //

苊树,苊树的作用,阿克塞尔

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ac·ro·te·ri·a [ak-ruh-teer-ee-uh]. /ˌæk rəˈtɪər i ə/.

    • : acroterium.

Examples

  • Antefixal ornament or acroterion from the temple of Demeter at Eleusis.

  • Fragment of a plain stel, surmounted by an acroterion, in the form of a palmette in low relief, springing from acanthus leaves.

  • Plain stel of Hippocrates and Baukis; surmounted by an acroterion in low relief, of palmette form.

  • Acroterion, from a stel, of palmette form, springing from acanthus leaves.

  • Upper part of stel, with three rosettes; surmounted by a large acroterion.