amphiprostyle

The Temple of Athena Nike, an amphiprostyle temple

Meanings

Adjective

  • Having columns at either end but not along the sides.

Noun

  • An amphiprostyle temple or edifice.

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Origin

  • From Latin amphiprostylos, from Ancient Greek ἀμφιπρόστυλος, from ἀμφί + πρόστυλος.

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