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Webster 1913 Edition


Prostyle

Pro′style

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Adj.
[L.
prostylus
, Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] before + [GREEK] pillar, column: cf. F.
prostyle
.]
(Arch.)
Having columns in front.
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Noun.
A prostyle portico or building.

Webster 1828 Edition


Prostyle

PRO'STYLE

,
Noun.
[Gr. a column.] In architecture, a range of columns in the front of a temple.