English Dictionary

acroterium

noun

(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.

The acroterium is a decorative element found on the roof of the building.

意味（1）

(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.

意味（2）

One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.