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词汇 pyramidion
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Definition of pyramidion in English:

pyramidion

noun ˌpɪrəˈmɪdɪən
  • Chiefly Architecture and Archaeology. A small pyramid; especially (a) the pyramidal apex of an obelisk; (b) the capstone of a pyramid.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Shaw (1694–1751), traveller. From ancient Greek πυραμίδ-, πυραμίς pyramid + -ιον, diminutive suffix.

Definition of pyramidion in US English:

pyramidion

nounˌpɪrəˈmɪdɪən
  • Chiefly Architecture and Archaeology. A small pyramid; especially (a) the pyramidal apex of an obelisk; (b) the capstone of a pyramid.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Shaw (1694–1751), traveller. From ancient Greek πυραμίδ-, πυραμίς pyramid + -ιον, diminutive suffix.

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