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tetrastyle

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛtrəstʌɪl/

Architecture
Definition of tetrastyle

noun

  • a building or part of a building, especially a portico, that has four pillars.

adjective

  • (of a building or part of a building) having four pillars: a tetrastyle portico

Origin:

early 18th century: via Latin from Greek tetrastulos, from tetra- 'four' + stulos 'column'

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