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pilastrade

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[pil-uh-streyd, pil-uh-streyd] / ˈpɪl əˌstreɪd, ˌpɪl əˈstreɪd /

noun

  1. a row of pilasters.

Etymology

Origin of pilastrade

From the Italian word pilastrata, dating back to 1720–30. See pilaster, -ade 1

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It consists of a basement supporting a pilastrade of semi-circular form, and presenting upon its concave surface three niches, containing sitting statues, and three recesses richly ornamented with the representation in strong relief of a Roman triumph.

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