caryatid in French
caryatid in French is cariatide, caryatide — caryatid means a caryatid is a sculpted figure of a woman used as an architectural support in place of a column.
caryatid in French
cariatide
A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
caryatide
A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
What does "caryatid" mean?
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noun A caryatid is a sculpted figure of a woman used as an architectural support in place of a column.
"The temple's porch was held up by a row of caryatids."
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caryatid in a sentence
- The temple's porch was held up by a row of caryatids.
- Each caryatid was carved to look as if it carried the weight on its head.
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What is "caryatid" in French?
"caryatid" in French is cariatide, caryatide. caryatid means: A caryatid is a sculpted figure of a woman used as an architectural support in place of a column.
How do you use "caryatid" in a sentence?
Example: "The temple's porch was held up by a row of caryatids." In French, "caryatid" is cariatide, caryatide.
Are there other ways to say "caryatid" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "caryatid": cariatide, caryatide.
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