systyle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a space equal to two diameters or four modules between two columns; said of a portico or building.
noun
  1. A systyle temple or other edifice.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪstaɪl/

Word forms

systyle systyles

Etymology

From Latin systȳlos, from Ancient Greek σύστῡλος (sústūlos, “with columns standing close”) from σύν (sún, “with”) + στῦλος (stûlos, “column”): compare French systyle. By surface analysis, sy- + -style.

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