different between pediment vs acroterium

English

From the earlier form peremint, perhaps a dialectal alteration of pyramid, under the influence of -ment.

pediment (plural pediments)

(architecture) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

Latin, from Ancient Greek; related to ????? (ákros, “highest, at the extremity”).

acroterium (plural acroteria)

(architecture) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment, or upon the gables in Gothic architecture.
One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.

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