antefix (Crossword)
We didn't find answers to the clue “Antefix” but we did find clues
where “Antefix” could be the answer:
- An ornament above the top molding of a cornice
- Ancient Roman pottery
- Architectural element
- Architectural ornament
- Etruscan architecture
Definitions of “antefix”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• An ornament above the top molding of a cornice
• A Latin word for a terracotta plaque covering the end of an IMBREX at eaves level
• An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof
• Carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles
• An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water
• Antefix (plural antefixae) is, originally, an upright decoration used to hide the end of a run of roof tiles
• An upright ornament at the eaves of a tiled roof, to conceal the foot of a row of convex tiles that cover the joints of the flat tiles
• An antefix (from Latin antefigere, to fasten before) is a vertical block which terminates the covering tiles of the roof of a tiled roof
• Antefix, antefixes, antefixa, antefixal An upright ornament along the eaves of a tiled roof designed to conceal the joints between the rows of tiles
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