Hexastyle
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A temple or portico with six columns in front.
Adjective
- 1 having six columns at the front on the portico not-comparable
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἑξάστυλος (hexástulos), from ἕξ (héx) + στῦλος (stûlos). hexa- + -style.
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