peripteros Definition
- 1a type of ancient Greek temple surrounded by a single row of columns on all sides
- 2having columns on all four sides
Using peripteros: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "peripteros" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Parthenon is a peripteros temple.
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Summary: peripteros in Brief
A 'peripteros' [pe-rip-te-ros] is a type of ancient Greek temple that has a single row of columns surrounding it on all sides. It is also used to describe any structure that has columns on all four sides. An example of a peripteros temple is the Parthenon.
