BALUSTERS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Baluster

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century: from French balustre, from Italian balaustro, from balaust(r)a ‘wild pomegranate flower’ (via Latin from Greek balaustion), so named because part of the pillar resembles the curving calyx tube of the flower

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbaləstə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a short decorative pillar forming part of a series supporting a rail or coping.

Short Definition:

short decorative pillar forming part of series supporting rail or coping

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