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Definition of prostyle - 2 dictionary results

pro⋅style

[proh-stahyl] Architecture
–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.

Origin:
1690–1700; (adj.) < L prostȳlos < Gk próstȳlos with pillars in front, equiv. to pro- pro- 2 + -stȳlos -style 2 ; (n.) < Gk próstȳlon, n. use of neut. of próstȳlos
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adj.  Having a row of columns across the front only, as in some Greek and Roman temples.

[Latin prostȳlos, from Greek prostūlos : pro-, in front; see pro-2 + stūlos, pillar; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]
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