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peristyle

/ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

/ˈpɛrəˌstaɪl/

Translations

peristylenoun

peristyles

/ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

/ˈpɛrəˌstaɪl/

The ancient villa had a beautiful peristyle with columns surrounding a garden.

Древняя вилла имела красивый перистиль с колоннами, окружающими сад.

Synonyms

peristyleadjective

more peristyle

Comp.

most peristyle

Super.

/ˈpɛr.ɪ.staɪl/

Used attributively to describe spaces, buildings, or architectural elements that possess or resemble a peristyle.

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.