peristylar

peristylar
peri·sty·lar

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  • peristylar — See peristyle. * * * …   Universalium

  • peristylar — perɪstaɪlÉ™(r) adj. of a row of columns, of an area encircled by columns …   English contemporary dictionary

  • peristylar — adjective having columniation completely circling an area of the structure • Syn: ↑pseudoperipteral • Similar to: ↑peripteral • Derivationally related forms: ↑peristyle * * * |perə|stīlə(r) adjecti …   Useful english dictionary

  • peristyle — peristylar, adj. /per euh stuyl /, n. Archit. 1. a colonnade surrounding a building or an open space. 2. an open space, as a courtyard, surrounded by a colonnade. [1605 15; < L peristylum < Gk perístylon, n. use of neut. of perístylos surrounded… …   Universalium

  • pseudoperipteral — adjective having columniation completely circling an area of the structure • Syn: ↑peristylar • Similar to: ↑peripteral • Derivationally related forms: ↑peristyle (for: ↑peristylar) * * * …   Useful english dictionary

  • Hypaethros — or hypaethral opening is the Greek term quoted by Vitruvius (iii. 2) for the opening in the middle of the roof of decastyle temples, of which there was no example in Rome, but one in Athens in the temple of Jupiter Olympius, which is octostyle …   Wikipedia

  • Fauces (architecture) — Fauces is an architectural term given by Vitruvius to narrow passages on either side of the tablinum, through which access could be obtained from the atrium to the peristylar court in the rear …   Wikipedia

  • peristyle — /ˈpɛristaɪl/ (say pereestuyl) noun 1. a range or ranges of columns surrounding a building, court, or the like. 2. a space or court so enclosed. {French, from Latin peristȳlum, from Greek peristȳlon, neuter of peristȳlos having columns all… …  

  • peristyle — [per′ə stīl΄] n. [Fr péristyle < L peristylum < Gr peristylon < peri , around + stylos, column: see STYLITE] 1. a row of columns forming an enclosure or supporting a roof 2. any area or enclosure so formed, as a court peristylar… …   English World dictionary

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