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peristyle Definition

peri·style (per′ə stīl′)

noun

  1. a row of columns forming an enclosure or supporting a roof
  2. any area or enclosure so formed, as a court

Etymology: Fr péristyle < L peristylum < Gr peristylon < peri-, around + stylos, column: see stylite

peristyle Related Forms
per′i·sty′·lar (-stī′lər) adjective
peristyle Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • courtyard: This view from a higher level shows the peristyle courtyard, surrounded by columns.

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