terminal figure

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. (Architecture) A statue, human bust, or animal figure carved from the top of a square pillar or pedestal. This architectural ornament, often depicting a head and shoulders or a full figure, is used to crown a gatepost, pier, or similar structure. Its origin is as a boundary or property marker in ancient Rome. Usage The stone terminal figure of a lion marked the entrance to...