Pediment

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Pediment \Ped"i*ment\, n. [L. pes, pedis, a foot. See {Foot}.]
     (Arch.)
     Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space
     forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form
     used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.;
     also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position


     and use. See {Temple}.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  pediment
       n : a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a
           sloping roof