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Webster 1913 Edition
Pylon
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Py′lon
,Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] a gateway.]
(a)
A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway.
Massive
pylons
adorned with obelisks in front. J. W. Draper.
(b)
An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).