astylar

American

[ey-stahy-ler] / eɪˈstaɪ lər /

adjective

Architecture.

without columns.

astylar British

/ eɪ-, æˈstaɪlə /

adjective

architect without columns or pilasters

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Etymology

Origin of astylar

1835–45; < Greek ástyl ( os ) without columns ( a- a- ⁶ + stŷl ( os ) pillar + -os adj. suffix) + -ar ¹

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