Megaron
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The rectangular great hall in a Mycenaean building, usually supported with pillars. historical
"The megara faced north (“notebook north” equals true northeast) in the first court behind the archaic East Gate, similar in layout to their predecessors Megara 1 and 2 in the pre-Kimmerian East Court. Megaron C had gone through a period of use and a complete reconstruction before the Painted House was built."
Example
More examples"The megara faced north (“notebook north” equals true northeast) in the first court behind the archaic East Gate, similar in layout to their predecessors Megara 1 and 2 in the pre-Kimmerian East Court. Megaron C had gone through a period of use and a complete reconstruction before the Painted House was built."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέγαρον (mégaron).
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