acrostolium
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/əˈkrɒstəˌliəm/
decorative ship prow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrostolium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acrostolium', where 'acro-' meant 'top' and 'stolium' referred to 'a part of a ship'.
Historical Evolution
'acrostolium' changed from the Latin word 'acrostolium' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a decorative part of a ship's prow', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decorative or ornamental prow of a ship, often found in ancient Greek and Roman vessels.
The acrostolium of the ancient trireme was intricately carved.
Synonyms
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