Associations to the word «Peristyle»

Wiktionary

PERISTYLE, noun. Colonnade surrounding a courtyard, temple, etc.
PERISTYLE, noun. A courtyard; the space surrounded by a colonnade.
PERISTYLE, noun. A porch surrounded by columns.

Dictionary definition

PERISTYLE, noun. A colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court.

Wise words

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