peripteral

pe·rip·ter·al

[puh-rip-ter-uhl]
adjective
(of a classical temple or other structure) surrounded by a single row of columns.

Origin:
1820–30; < Latin peripter(on) (< Greek, noun use of neuter of perípteros encompassed round with columns, literally, flying around; see peri-, -pterous) + -al1

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peripteral (pəˈrɪptərəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
having a row of columns on all sides
 
[C19: from peri- + -pteral, from Greek pteron wing]

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