tegular

/ˈtɛɡjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a tegula, especially in having a flat roof or covering; in particular, relating to or characteristic of the tegula, a small roof tile in ancient Roman architecture

“The tegular style of ancient Roman architecture is still studied today.”

2. noun

a small roof tile in ancient Roman architecture

“The archaeologists found several tegulae in the excavated site.”

Synonyms

  • Roman tile
  • tegula

Antonyms

  • arched
  • curved