antefix

an·te·fix

noun \ˈan-ti-ˌfiks\

plural an·te·fix·ae\-ˌfik-ˌsē\ or an·te·fix·es\-ˌfik-səz\

Definition of ANTEFIX

: an ornament at the eaves of a classical building concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof

Origin of ANTEFIX

Latin antefixum, from neuter of antefixus, past participle of antefigere to fasten before, from ante- + figere to fasten — more at fix

First Known Use: 1832

Rhymes with ANTEFIX

cicatrix, crucifix, eighty-six, intermix, politics, six-o-six, superfix