antefixal

Variant of antefix

antefix definition

ante·fix (an′ti fiks′)

noun pl. antefixes -·fix′es

a small decorative fixture put at the eaves of a roof of a classic building to hide the ends of the tiles

Etymology: L antefixus: see ante- & fix

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