antefix

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin antefīxa.

Noun

antefix (plural antefixes)

  1. (architecture) The vertical blocks which terminate the covering tiles of the roof of a Roman, Etruscan, or Greek temple.
  2. (architecture) Any decoration serving to cover the ends of roofing tiles.

Derived terms

Translations

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French antéfixe.

Noun

antefix n (plural antefixe)

  1. antefix

Declension

Declension of antefix
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative antefix antefixul antefixe antefixele
genitive-dative antefix antefixului antefixe antefixelor
vocative antefixule antefixelor
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