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Parthenon

Par′the-non

(pär′thē̍-nŏn)
,
p
rop.
Noun.
[L., fr. Gr.
Παρθενών
, fr.
παρθένοσ
a virgin, i. e., Athena, the Greek goddess called also Pallas.]
A celebrated marble temple of
Athena
, on the Acropolis at
Athens
. It was of the pure Doric order, and has had an important influence on art.

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Parthenon

Parthenon

English

The Parthenon, viewed from the west

Proper noun

Parthenon

  1. An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

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