"fastigium" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /fæsˈtɪd͡ʒ.i.əm/ Forms: fastigia [plural]
Etymology: From Latin fastigium. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|fastigium}} Latin fastigium Head templates: {{en-noun|fastigia}} fastigium (plural fastigia)
  1. An apex or summit; culmination.
    Sense id: en-fastigium-en-noun-LnUYJSy-
  2. (architecture) A pediment or gable end. Categories (topical): Architectural elements
    Sense id: en-fastigium-en-noun-80bW~RYE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 11 83 6 Topics: architecture
  3. (pathology) The most intense phase of a disease, especially a fever. Categories (topical): Pathology
    Sense id: en-fastigium-en-noun-EbjKZ0HQ Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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