periactus

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A form of periaktos — A revolving structure used to change scenes rapidly in a theatre: a tall prism-shaped frame or screen at the side entrances, each carrying a number of scenes changed by turning the frames.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of periaktos.
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periactus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/periactus

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“periactus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/periactus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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