propylon

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek προπύλαιος [πρός (prós, before) + πύλη (púlē, gate)].

Noun

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propylon (plural propylons or propyla)

  1. (architecture, historical) Alternative spelling of propylaeum

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Ancient Greek προπύλαιος (propúlaios).

Noun

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propylon n (plural propyla)

  1. propylon, monumental gate with pillars leading to the courtyard of a Greek or other ancient temple or palace

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