roof combs

A form of roof comb — The structure that tops a pyramid in monumental Mesoamerican architecture, typically consisting of two walls leaning on each other, covered with plaster and decorated with depictions of gods or rulers.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of roof comb
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