Octostyle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Octostyle is a noun meaning (architecture) A temple or portico with eight columns in front.
Meaning
(architecture) A temple or portico with eight columns in front.
Example Sentences
The Parthenon in Athens is an octostyle, but most large Greek temples are hexastyle.
Word Forms
- octostyles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include octastyle, hexastyle, tetrastyle, dodecastyle, octastich, tetrastoon.
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