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balustrade

bal·us·trade [ bállə stràyd ] (plural bal·us·trades)


noun 
Definition:
 
decorative railing: a decorative railing together with its supporting balusters, often used at the front of a parapet or gallery

[Mid-17th century. Via French< Spanish balastrada or Italian balaustrata< balaustro (see baluster)]
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