antefix
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
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