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amphiprostyle

Pronunciation: /amˈfɪprəstʌɪl/
Definition of amphiprostyle

adjective

  • (of a classical building) having a portico at each end but not at the sides.

Origin:

early 18th century: via Latin from Greek amphiprostulos, from amphi- 'both, on both sides'+ prostulos 'having pillars in front' (see prostyle)

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