\ ˌa-krə-ˈtir-ē-ˌän, -ē-ən \
Plural: acroteria \ ˌa-krə-ˈtir-ē-ə \
An ornamental block situated on the apex and/or the corners or eaves of a pediment. This architectural ornament has been produced, over time and across geographical areas, in various figurative forms.
