prostyle

[ proh-stahyl ]

/ ˈproʊ staɪl /

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adjective

(of a classical temple) having a portico on the front with the columns in front of the antae.

noun

a prostyle building or portico.

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Origin of prostyle

1690–1700; (adj.) <Latin prostȳlos<Greek próstȳlos with pillars in front, equivalent to pro-pro-² + -stȳlos-style²; (noun) <Greek próstȳlon, noun use of neuter of próstȳlos

Words nearby prostyle

prostomiate, prostomium, prostoon, prostrate, prostration, prostyle, prosumer, prosy, prosyllogism, prot-, protactinium

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British Dictionary definitions for prostyle

prostyle

/ (ˈprəʊstaɪl) /

adjective

(of a building) having a row of columns in front, esp as in the portico of a Greek temple

noun

a prostyle building, portico, etc

Word Origin for prostyle

C17: from Latin prostӯlos, from Greek: with pillars in front, from pro- ² + stulos pillar

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