designslinger - Word of the Week: acroterion


[acroterion (1992) Harold Washington Library Center /Images & Artwork: designslinger]

acroterion [ak-ruh-TEER-ee-uhn] n. strictly, a pedestal at the corner or peak of a roof to support an ornament;


[acroterion (1930) Shedd Aquarium /Image & Artwork: designslinger]

more usually the ornament itself.
Posted by designslinger at 7/20/2011 3:27 AM
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