Etymology

amphiprostyle

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Today it means: Having columns at either end but not along the sides. Full definition →

Latin amphiprostȳlos ← Ancient Greek ἀμφι-
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀμφι-
  2. Latin · derived fromamphiprostȳlos
  3. English todayamphiprostyle

From Latin amphiprostȳlos, from Ancient Greek ἀμφι- (amphi-) + πρόστῡλος (próstūlos, “having pillars”).

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