(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.
Origin: 1690–1700; (adj.) < L prostȳlos < Gk próstȳlos with pillars in front, equiv. to pro-pro-2+ -stȳlos-style2; (n.) < Gk próstȳlon, n. use of neut. of próstȳlos