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Webster 1913 Edition


Tetrastyle

Tet′ra-style

,
Adj.
[L.
tetrastylon
, Gr. [GREEK] with four pillars in front;
τέτρα-
(see
Tetra-
) + [GREEK] a column.]
(Arch.)
Having four columns in front; – said of a temple, portico, or colonnade.
Noun.
A tetrastyle building.

Webster 1828 Edition


Tetrastyle

TET'RASTYLE

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

Definition 2024


tetrastyle

tetrastyle

English

Noun

tetrastyle (plural tetrastyles)

  1. (architecture) A building (especially a portico) that has four columns

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