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n.; pl. E. Antefixes L. Antefixa [ L. ante + fixus fixed. ] (Arch.) (a) An ornament fixed upon a frieze. (b) An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof. (c) An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water. [ 1913 Webster ]