peristyle
a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space.
an open space, as a courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade.
Origin of peristyle
1Other words from peristyle
- per·i·sty·lar, adjective
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How to use peristyle in a sentence
Cailliaud only allows it one peristylar court, while Hoskins and Lepsius 385give it two.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotIn every instance the sides of the peristylar court form a rectangular parallelogram.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotImmediately behind this pylon comes a vast peristylar court, almost square on plan (186 feet by 173).
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotPseudo-peripteral, resembling, but not really being peristylar.
Architecture | Thomas Roger Smith
British Dictionary definitions for peristyle
/ (ˈpɛrɪˌstaɪl) /
a colonnade that surrounds a court or building
an area that is surrounded by a colonnade
Origin of peristyle
1Derived forms of peristyle
- peristylar, adjective
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