Associations to the word «Antefix»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

ANTEFIX, noun. Carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle