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Peristyle — Per i*style, n. [L. peristylum, Gr. ?, ?; ? about + ? a column: cf. F. p[ e]ristyle.] (Arch.) A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peristyle — [per′ə stīl΄] n. [Fr péristyle < L peristylum < Gr peristylon < peri , around + stylos, column: see STYLITE] 1. a row of columns forming an enclosure or supporting a roof 2. any area or enclosure so formed, as a court peristylar… … English World dictionary
Peristyle — In Greek and Roman architecture a peristyle is a columned porch or open colonnade in a building that surrounds a court that may contain an internal garden. Tetrastoon (Greek: four arcades ) is another name for this feature. In the Christian… … Wikipedia
peristyle — Colonnade Col on*nade , n. [F. colonnade, It. colonnata, fr. colonna column. See {Colonel}.] (Arch.) A series or range of columns placed at regular intervals with all the adjuncts, as entablature, stylobate, roof, etc. [1913 Webster] Note: When… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peristyle — noun Etymology: French péristyle, from Latin peristylum, from Greek peristylon, from neuter of peristylos surrounded by a colonnade, from peri + stylos pillar more at steer Date: 1612 1. a colonnade surrounding a building or court 2. an open… … New Collegiate Dictionary
peristyle — noun Architecture a row of columns surrounding a space within a building such as a court or internal garden or edging a veranda or porch. Origin C17: from Fr. péristyle, from L. peristylum, from Gk peristulon, from peri around + stulos pillar … English new terms dictionary
peristyle — A court enclosed on all sides by a colonnade, such as occurs in ancient Greek and Roman temples and medieval cloisters. Or, a series of columns surrounding a building or enclosing a court. Also see arcade and peripteral … Glossary of Art Terms
peristyle — /ˈpɛristaɪl/ (say pereestuyl) noun 1. a range or ranges of columns surrounding a building, court, or the like. 2. a space or court so enclosed. {French, from Latin peristȳlum, from Greek peristȳlon, neuter of peristȳlos having columns all… …
court — n 1. courtyard, yard, enclosure, close, quadrangle, Inf. quad, Fort. parade; peristyle, patio, veranda, cloister; square, plaza, esplanade, It. piazza, Fr. place. 2. lane, way, drive, circle; alley, row, Chiefly Brit. mews, Chiefly Brit. terrace; … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
peristyle — n. row of columns, especially on all sides of court, etc.; area enclosed by it … Dictionary of difficult words
peristyle — n. a row of columns surrounding a temple, court, cloister, etc.; a space surrounded by columns. Etymology: F peacuteristyle f. L peristylum f. Gk peristulon (as PERI , stulos pillar) … Useful english dictionary
