prostyle
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staɪl adjective
1.
(of a classical temple) having a portico on the front with the columns in front of the antae.
noun
2.
a prostyle building or portico.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a building) having a row of columns in front, esp as in the portico of a Greek temple |
| —n | |
| 2. | a prostyle building, portico, etc |
| [C17: from Latin prostӯlos, from Greek: with pillars in front, from | |
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Prostyle
is always a great word to know.
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The prostyle would contain a portico of four or more columns extending across the façade.
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