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单词 pentastyle
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Definition of pentastyle in English:

pentastyle

noun ˈpɛntəstʌɪl
Architecture rare
  • A building or portico with five columns or five rows of columns.

adjective ˈpɛntəstʌɪl
Architecture rare
  • Of a portico, etc.: five-columned.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From penta- + ancient Greek στῦλος pillar. Compare French pentastyle.

Definition of pentastyle in US English:

pentastyle

nounˈpɛntəstʌɪl
Architecture rare
  • A building or portico with five columns or five rows of columns.

adjectiveˈpɛntəstʌɪl
Architecture rare
  • Of a portico, etc.: five-columned.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From penta- + ancient Greek στῦλος pillar. Compare French pentastyle.

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