acrostolia
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/əˈkrɒstəliə/
decorative ship element
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrostolia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrostolion,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' or 'end' and 'stolos' meant 'equipment' or 'ship.'
Historical Evolution
'akrostolion' transformed into the Latin word 'acrostolium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrostolia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a decorative element on a ship,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decorative element found on ancient Greek and Roman ships, typically at the prow, often shaped like a scroll or a spiral.
The acrostolia on the ancient trireme was intricately carved.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 01:21