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Definition of Peristyle
1. Noun. A colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court.
Definition of Peristyle
1. n. A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade.
Definition of Peristyle
1. Noun. colonnade surrounding a courtyard, temple, etc. ¹
2. Noun. A courtyard; the space surrounded by a colonnade. ¹
3. Noun. A porch surrounded by columns. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peristyle
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Medical Definition of Peristyle
1. A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade. Origin: L. Peristylum, Gr,; about + a column: cf. F. Peristyle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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