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Etymology
F. balustre, It. balaustro, fr. L. balaustium the flower of the wild pomegranate, fr. Gr. balay`stion; -- so named from the similarity of form.

Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /ˈbæl.ʌ.str/

Noun
baluster

1. A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway.

Translations

French: balustrade
Icelandic: rimill m, pílári í handriði
w:Ido|Ido: balustrado
Italian: balaustra

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