Definitions

1. noun

A family of ancient Greek helmeted statues, particularly of Apollo, in the form of a man with the head and arms of a man, but the body of a lion or other animal, especially a lion-bodied Apollo.

“The archaeologist spent years studying the Acrotretidae statues in the museum’s collection.”

2. plural noun

A family of archaic Greek statues characterized by helmets and lion bodies, particularly Apollo.

“The art historian specialized in ancient Greek sculpture, including the Acrotretidae.”