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Acroterium Ac`ro*te`ri*um (-[u^]m), n.; pl. Acroteria. [L., fr. Gr. akrwth`rion summit, fr. a`kros topmost.] (Arch.) (a) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture. --J. H. Parker. (b) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade. [1913 Webster]


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