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propylon

noun
prop·​y·​lon | \ ˈpräpəˌlän\
plural propyla\ -​lə \

Definition of propylon

: an outer monumental gateway standing before a main gateway (as of a temple)

History and Etymology for propylon

Latin, from Greek, from pro- pro- entry 1 + pylē gate

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