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an·te·fix
\ˈantə̇ˌfiks, -tē-\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Latin antefixum, from neuter of antefixus, past participle of antefigere to fasten before, from ante- + figere to fasten — more at dike
1. classical architecture : an ornament at the eaves concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof
2. classical architecture : an ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice that is sometimes pierced for the escape of water
• an·te·fix·al \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|fiksəl\ adjective |