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Definition of antefix

antefix

/ˈæn.tɪ.fɪks/
an · te · fix
Plural:antefixes
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Adjective:antefixal
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• noun

1

An upright architectural ornament placed at the eaves of a tiled roof to conceal and protect the joints between the roofing tiles.

Example

"The archaeologist carefully brushed the dirt away from a beautifully preserved terracotta antefix depicting the head of a gorgon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'antefixa' (plural of 'antefixum'), meaning 'things fastened in front', derived from 'ante-' (before) and 'fixus' (fastened, attached).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antefix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antefix
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