amphistylar

 [am-fuh-stahy-ler]  

am·phi·sty·lar

   [am-fuh-stahy-ler]
adjective Architecture.
1.
(of a classical temple) having columns on both fronts.
2.
having columns at both sides.
Origin:
1900–05; amphi- + Greek stŷl(os) pillar + -ar1
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Amphistylar is always a great word to know.
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a concave surface or molding forming part of a ceiling at its edge that eliminates the usual interior angle between the wall and ceiling
a platform between flights of stairs or the floor at the head or foot of a flight of stairs
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amphistylar (ˌæmfɪˈstaɪlə)
 
—adj
1.  (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends or at both sides
 
—n
2.  a temple of this kind

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