epistyle

[ ep-uh-stahyl ]

noun

1. the architrave of a classical building.

epistyle

/ ˈɛpɪˌstaɪl /

noun

1. See architrave
   another name for architrave

Other Words From

• epi·stylar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of epistyle¹

1555–65; < Latin epistȳlium the crossbeam resting on the column < Greek epistŷlion crossbeam of architrave ( epi- epi- + stŷl ( os ) a column, pillar, post + -ion diminutive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of epistyle¹

C17: via Latin epistӯlium from Greek epistulion, from epi- + stulos column, style

Example Sentences

The plinth which forms the upper part of the capital—supporting the entablature by bearing the lower surface of the epistyle beam.

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The short band, corresponding to the triglyph, beneath the tnia moulding which crowns the epistyle; the listel.

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The continuous fillet which crowns the epistyle, representative of the wall-plate of the original timbered Doric construction.

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Both faades were surmounted by epistyle, frieze and pediment.

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The lower stretches from pier to pier, or from column to column, as a connecting epistyle.

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