Definition of Antefix

1. Noun. Carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles.

Generic synonyms: Architectural Ornament

Definition of Antefix

1. n. An ornament fixed upon a frieze.

Definition of Antefix

1. Noun. (architecture) The vertical blocks which terminate the covering tiles of the roof of a Roman, Etruscan, or Greek temple. ¹

2. Noun. (architecture) Any decoration serving to cover the ends of roofing tiles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Antefix

1. an upright ornament at the eaves of a tiled roof [n -FIXES or -FIXA or -FIXAE]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antefix

antecursor
antecursors
anted
antedate
antedated
antedates
antedating
antediluvial
antediluvian
antediluvian patriarch
antediluvians
anteed
antefact
antefacts
antefebrile
antefix (current term)
antefixa
antefixae
antefixal
antefixes
anteflex
anteflexed
anteflexion
anteflexion of iris
anteflexions
antegonial notch
antegrade
antegrade cardioplegia
antegrade conduction
antegrade pyelography

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