An'te-fix'æ or An'te-fix'es, n. pl.

n. pl. [Lat. ante, before, and fixus, fixed.] (Arch.) (a.) Ornaments made to resemble the heads of lions or other animals, placed below the eaves of a temple, and perforated for escape of water. (b.) Upright ornaments above the eaves to cover the heads of the joint tiles.