Noun: caryatid (caryatides,caryatids)
,ker-ee'a-tid [N. Amer], ,ka-ree'a-tid [Brit]- A supporting column sculpted in the form of a female figure
"The ancient Greek temple featured caryatides instead of traditional columns"
Derived forms: caryatids, caryatides
Type of: column, pillar
Encyclopedia: Caryatid