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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[L.

tetrastylon

, Gr. [GREEK] with four pillars in front;

τέτρα-

(see

) + [GREEK] a column.]

(Arch.)

Having four columns in front; – said of a temple, portico, or colonnade.

–

Noun.

A tetrastyle building.

Noun.

[Gr. four, and column.] In ancient architecture, a building with four columns in front.