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Pediment : (noun)
1: a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a
sloping roof
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Pediment : \Ped"i*ment\, n. [L. pes, pedis, a foot. See Foot.]
(Arch.)
Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space
forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form
used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.;
also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position
and use. See Temple.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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