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Meaning of
caryatid
in English
caryatid
us
/ˈkɛriə.tɪd/
uk
/ˈkæriətɪd/
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Definitions
Noun
a
sculpted
female
figure
supporting
a
structure
;
architectural
element
The
ancient
temple
featured
a
caryatid
as
a
supporting
column
.
a
statue
of
a
woman
used
as
a
column
or
pillar
support
The
architect
designed
a
caryatid
to
serve
as
a
decorative
pillar
in
the
building
.
