meaning of antefix
1. An ornament fixed upon a frieze.
2. An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof.
3. An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water.
4. carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles
Related Words
antefix | antefixa | antefixes |
