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tetrastyle

noun
tet·​ra·​style | \ ˈte‧trəˌstÄ«l\

Definition of tetrastyle

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a building or portico having four columns in front

tetrastyle

adjective
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Definition of tetrastyle (Entry 2 of 2)

: marked by columniation with four columns across the front — compare distyle

Other Words from tetrastyle

Noun

tetrastylic \ ¦⸗⸗¦stilik \ or tetrastylous \ ¦⸗⸗¦stīləs \ adjective

History and Etymology for tetrastyle

Noun

Late Latin tetrastylon, from Latin, neuter of tetrastylos having four pillars, from Greek, from tetra- + stylos pillar

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