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stylobate

Syllabification: (sty·lo·bate)
Pronunciation: /ˈstīləˌbāt/

Definition of stylobate

noun

  • a continuous base supporting a row of columns in classical Greek architecture.

Origin:

late 17th century: via Latin from Greek stulobatēs, from stulos 'pillar' + batēs 'base' (from bainein 'to walk')

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