mascaron

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Synonyms: cascaron, macaron, ascaron, mascaro, macron, mascara, macaroon, mascon, ascalon, muscarin, makaron

Antonyms: cascaron, macaron, ascaron, mascaro, macron, mascara, macaroon, mascon, ascalon, muscarin, makaron

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|architectural element}} A carved, ornamental [[face]], either human-like or [[grotesque]], whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.

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