baluster

Noun

A short pillar or column, typically decorative in nature, used in series to support a rail or as part of a balustrade.

ریشه

The word 'baluster' comes from the Italian 'balaustra', which is derived from the Latin 'balaustium', meaning 'flower of the wild pomegranate'. This is because the shape of a baluster resembles the shape of a pomegranate flower.

مثال

• The staircase was adorned with ornate balusters.
• The balusters along the balcony provided both support and aesthetic appeal.
• The balustrade was made up of a row of intricately carved balusters.

ترکیب‌های رایج

ornate balusters intricately carved balusters marble balusters row of balusters series of balusters