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clithral

[ klahyth-ruh l ]

/ ˈklaɪθ rəl /

adjective

(of a classical temple) roofed over.

Words nearby clithral

clistocarpous, clistothecium, clit, clite, clitellum, clithral, clithrophobia, clitic, cliticize, clitoridectomy, clitoriditis

Compare hypethral.

Origin of clithral

< Greek klêithr(on) bar for closing a door (derivative of kleíein to close, shut) + -al¹; cf. clathrate

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Clithral, klith′ral, adj. with a roof that forms a complete covering.
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