About The Word Antefix
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Antefix
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What's The Definition Of Antefix?
[n] carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles
Synonyms | Synonyms for Antefix: Related Terms | Find terms related to Antefix: See Also | architectural ornament Antefix In Webster's Dictionary \An"te*fix`\, n.; pl. E. {Antefixes}; L. {Antefixa}. [L.
ante + fixus fixed.] (Arch.)
(a) An ornament fixed upon a frieze.
(b) An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the
joint tiles of the roof.
(c) An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice,
sometimes pierced for the escape of water.
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