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peristyle

UK
/ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/
US
/ˈpɛrəˌstaɪl/

Translations

peristylenoun
peristyles
pl
UK
/ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/
US
/ˈpɛrəˌstaɪl/
péristyleArchitecture.
The ancient Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle that enclosed a lush garden.
La villa romaine antique comportait un beau péristyle qui entourait un jardin luxuriant.
Synonyms
colonnade
portico
arcade
veranda
peristyleadjective
more peristyle
Comp.
most peristyle
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛr.ɪ.staɪl/
US
/ˈpɛr.ɪ.staɪl/
Used attributively to describe spaces, buildings, or architectural elements that possess or resemble a peristyle.
péristylaireArchitecture.
The peristyle courtyard was bordered by graceful, peristyle columns.
La cour péristylaire était bordée d’élégantes colonnes péristylaires.

Definitions

peristylenoun
A row of columns surrounding a space within a building such as a court or internal garden.
The ancient Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle that enclosed a lush garden.
An open space, such as a courtyard, that is surrounded by a colonnade.
The peristyle of the museum provided a serene area for visitors to relax and enjoy the sculptures.
peristyleadjective
Relating to, resembling, or having the characteristics of a peristyle.
The peristyle courtyard was bordered by graceful, peristyle columns.
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