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栏杆的支柱,栏杆

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Baluster \Bal"us*ter\, n. [F. balustre, It. balaustro, fr. L.
   balaustium the flower of the wild pomegranate, fr. Gr.
   balay`stion; -- so named from the similarity of form.]
   (Arch.)
   A small column or pilaster, used as a support to the rail of
   an open parapet, to guard the side of a staircase, or the
   front of a gallery. See {Balustrade}. [Corrupted into
   {banister}.]

资料来源 : WordNet®

baluster
     n : one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing