pediment

About 0.54 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
2. noun A very gently sloping (0.5°-7°) inclined bedrock surface.

Similar words

propylon pteron metopa plinth postament periptery amphiprostyle crepidoma pyramide pentise

Often followed by

of and is with over in above was on

Word family

pedimental pedimented pediments