pediment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a triangular architectural feature above columns, a doorway, or a window, especially in classical buildings

   A triangular pediment crowned the row of columns on the temple's front.

Simplified etymology

Pediment, recorded from the late 16th century for the triangular upper part of a building, was formerly spelled periment and may be an alteration of pyramid.

From the earlier form peremint, perhaps an alteration of pyramid influenced by -ment; the origin is uncertain.

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