hexastyle

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑξάστυλος (hexástulos), from ἕξ (héx) + στῦλος (stûlos). hexa- +‎ -style.

Adjective

hexastyle (not comparable)

  1. (architecture) having six columns at the front on the portico

Noun

hexastyle (plural hexastyles)

  1. (architecture) A temple or portico with six columns in front.
    Alternative form: hexastylos
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