ANTEFIX
\ˈantɪfˌɪks], \ˈantɪfˌɪks], \ˈa_n_t_ɪ_f_ˌɪ_k_s]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof.
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An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water.
By Oddity Software
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An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof.
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An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water.
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An ornament fixed upon a frieze.
By Noah Webster.
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an'te-fiks, n. (usually in pl.) term in ancient architecture, used of the ornamental tiles placed on the eaves of buildings to conceal the ends of the common or roofing tiles:--pl. AN'TEFIXES, AN'TEFIXA.--adj. AN'TEFIXAL. [L. ante, before, in front, and fixum, fig[)e]re, to fix.]
By Thomas Davidson
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