caryatid

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Noun caryatid has 1 sense

caryatid - a supporting column carved in the shape of a person
--₁ is a kind of column, pillar

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Caryatid

A caryatid refers to a sculpted female figure used as a supporting column or pillar in architecture.

Examples:

The porch of the ancient Greek temple was adorned with beautiful caryatids.
She stood tall and elegant, resembling a caryatid come to life.
The caryatid statues depicted women dressed in flowing garments, supporting the weight of the structure above.

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