Defn: Same as Acroterium.
ACROTERIAL
Ac`ro*te"ri*al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to an acroterium; as, ornaments. P. Cyc.
ACROTERIUM Ac`ro*te`ri*um, n.; pl. Acrotplwia. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Arch.) (a) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture. J. H. Parker. (b) One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
ACROTIC
A*crot"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Pertaining to or affecting the surface.
ACROTISM
Ac"ro*tism, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Lack or defect of pulsation.
ACROTOMOUS
A*crot"o*mous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Defn: Having a cleavage parallel with the base.