Difference between revisions of "Apex"
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== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_87546" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_87546" /> == | ||
<p> (1): | <p> '''(1):''' (n.) The tip, top, point, or angular summit of anything; as, the apex of a mountain, spire, or cone; the apex, or tip, of a leaf. </p> <p> '''(2):''' (n.) The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface. </p> | ||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_20463" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_20463" /> == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:49, 13 October 2021
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): (n.) The tip, top, point, or angular summit of anything; as, the apex of a mountain, spire, or cone; the apex, or tip, of a leaf.
(2): (n.) The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]
a stitched cap, somewhat resembling a helmet, with the addition of a little stick fixed on the top, and wound about with white wool, properly belonging to the ancient Flamen (q.v.)'.
The word is also used by Jerome to express a small hair-stroke, with which the Jews embellish the top of some of the Hebrew characters, placing it over them in the shape of a crown. These are used especially in the books read in the synagogues, and in the Mezuzzoth (q.v.).
