n. each of a series of often ornamental short posts or pillars supporting a rail or coping etc. °Often confused with banister.
[ F balustre f. It. balaustro f. L f. Gk balaustion wild-pomegranate flower ]
n. each of a series of often ornamental short posts or pillars supporting a rail or coping etc. °Often confused with banister.
[ F balustre f. It. balaustro f. L f. Gk balaustion wild-pomegranate flower ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012