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