English Explanatory Dictionary

Dipylon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
  2. A style of geometric Greek pottery, particularly large funerary amphorae.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪpɪlən/ /ˈdɪpɪˌlɑːn/

Word forms

Dipylon Thriasian Gate

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon) (“Two Gate”), so named because of its unique architectural design featuring an inner and outer gatehouse separated by a rectangular courtyard. The art style was named after the funerary amphorae found in the cemetery near the gate.

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