acrolith

[ ak-ruh-lith ]

noun

1. a sculptured figure having the head and extremities of stone and the torso of other material.

acrolith

/ ˈækrəlɪθ /

noun

1. (esp in ancient Greek sculpture) a wooden, often draped figure with only the head, hands, and feet in stone

Derived Forms

• ˌacroˈlithic, adjective

Other Words From

• acro·lithic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrolith¹

1840–50; < Latin acrolithus < Greek akrólithos. See acro-, -lith

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrolith¹

C19: via Latin acrolithus from Greek akrolithos having stone extremities

Example Sentences

Pertaining to, or like, an acrolith.

From Project Gutenberg

Acrolith, ak′ro-lith, n. a statue of the earlier Greek artists having the trunk made of wood and the extremities of stone.

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Associated words: federal, federalist, federalism, federalize, confederate, confederation, gerrymander, secession. state, v. assert, affirm, aver, allege, say, specify, declare. statehouse, n. capitol. stately, a. imposing, dignified, august, pompous, majestic, formal. statement, n. assertion, affirmation, specification, avowal, averment, narration, dictum. station, n. standing, rank, status; depot; situation, place. statue, n. image; acrolith, caryatid; xoanon.

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