What is "antefixa"

Antefix \An"te*fix`\, n.; pl. E. Antefixes; L. Antefixa. [L. ante + fixus fixed.] (Arch.)

1. An ornament fixed upon a frieze.

2. An ornament at the eaves, concealing the ends of the joint tiles of the roof.

3. An ornament of the cymatium of a classic cornice, sometimes pierced for the escape of water.

See antefix

1. n. carved ornament at the eaves of a tile roof concealing the joints between tiles

2. [also: antefixa (pl)]