Italian edit

Etymology edit

From Latin balaustium (flower of the wild pomegranate), from Ancient Greek βαλαύστιον (balaústion). So named because of resemblance to the swelling form of the half-open flower.

Noun edit

balaustro m (plural balaustri)

  1. (architecture) baluster, each of the pillars in a balustrade

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

  • Middle French: balustre
    • French: balustre
    • English: baluster