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語源

Latinized form of Ancient Greek ἀκρωτήριον (akrōtḗrion), from ἄκρος (ákros) +‎ -τήριον (-tḗrion). By surface analysis, acro- +‎ Ancient Greek -τήριον (-tḗrion). Semi-Latinized form.

名詞

acroterion (plural acroterions or acroteria)

1. Alternative form of acroterium.
   • 2009 March 17, Elisabetta Povoledo, “Danish Museum Resists Return of Disputed Artifacts”, in New York Times‎:

     They include an acroterion, or pediment decoration, of a winged sphinx; an Etruscan terra cotta antefix, or roof ornament, similar to one returned by the Getty last year; and terra cotta reliefs of warriors on horseback.