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amphistylar

(am′fə stī′lər)

adjective

Archit. having columns at both front and back or on both sides

Origin: < amphi- + Gr stylos, pillar (see stylite) + -ar

See amphistylar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having columns at both front and back or on each side, as some Greek temples.

Origin:

Origin: From amphi-

Origin: + Greek stūlos, pillar; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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