peripteral
(of a classical temple or other structure) surrounded by a single row of columns.
Origin of peripteral
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How to use peripteral in a sentence
The peripteral arrangement, which is a constant principle in Greek architecture, is no more than a rare accident in that of Egypt.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotThe temple was hexastyle and peripteral, and is supposed to have had fourteen columns on the sides.
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. II of II) | Charles BuckeIt occurs in the peripteral temple at Elephantiné, but that is quite an exception (Fig. 141).
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2) | Georges PerrotIt was peripteral, octastyle; that is, surrounded with a portico of columns, with eight to each façade.
Again, most of the Grecian Doric temples were peripteral,--surrounded with pillars on all the sides.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume III | John Lord
British Dictionary definitions for peripteral
/ (pəˈrɪptərəl) /
having a row of columns on all sides
Origin of peripteral
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