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polystyle

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[pol-ee-stahyl] / ˈpɒl iˌstaɪl /

adjective

  1. having many columns.

Etymology

Origin of polystyle

First recorded in 1835–45, polystyle is from the Greek word polýstȳlos with many columns. See poly-, -style 2

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Polystyle, pol′i-stīl, adj. having many columns.—adj.

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