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hypethral

Syllabification: (hy·pe·thral)
Pronunciation: /hiˈpēTHrəl, hī-/
(also hypaethral)
Definition of hypethral

adjective

  • (of a classical building) having no roof; open to the sky:the hypethral temple

Origin:

late 18th century: via Latin from Greek hupaithros (from hupo 'under' + aithēr 'air') + -al

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