acrostolion
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/əˈkrɒstəˌliən/
ship's decorative prow element
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrostolion' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrostolion', where 'akro-' meant 'top' or 'end' and 'stolos' meant 'equipment' or 'ship'.
Historical Evolution
'akrostolion' changed from the Greek word 'akrostolion' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a decorative element on a ship's prow', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decorative element found on the prow of ancient Greek ships, often shaped like a scroll or a spiral.
The acrostolion was intricately carved and painted on the ship's prow.
Synonyms
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