Acroterion

/ˌækrəˈtɪəriən/

/ˌækrəˈtɪriən/

Translation of "acroterion" into Russian

Noun

/ˌækrəˈtɪəriən/

/ˌækrəˈtɪriən/

acroterion

acroteria pl

acroterions pl

The acroterion was beautifully carved and adorned the top of the ancient temple.

Акротерий был красиво вырезан и украшал вершину древнего храма.

Noun

/ˌækrəˈtɪəriən/

/ˌækrəˈtɪriən/

An architectural ornament, such as a statue or palmette, mounted on a flat base (plinth) at the apex or the lower corners of a classical pediment.

The ancient temple was adorned with an acroterion at each corner of its pediment.

The pedestal or plinth on which such an ornament stands.

The marble acroterion was damaged, but its supporting pedestal remained intact.

Adjective

/ˌækrəˈtɪəriən/

/ˌækrəˈtɪriən/

Relating to or serving as an acroterion; positioned on the apex or corners of a pediment.

Restorers re-created the missing acroterion figures to match the original design.