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Pediment :: Pediment (n.) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple..

Cella :: Cella (n.) The part inclosed within the walls of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticoes..

Porticoed :: Porticoed (a.) Furnished with a portico.

Pentastyle :: Pentastyle (n.) A portico having five columns.

Porch :: Porch (n.) A portico; a covered walk.

Octostyle :: Octostyle (n.) An octostyle portico or temple.

Decastyle :: Decastyle (a.) Having ten columns in front; -- said of a portico, temple, etc..

Antetemple :: Antetemple (n.) The portico, or narthex in an ancient temple or church..

Systyle :: Systyle (a.) Having a space equal to two diameters or four modules between two columns; -- said of a portico or building. See Intercolumniation.

Tetrastyle :: Tetrastyle (a.) Having four columns in front; -- said of a temple, portico, or colonnade..

Dodecastyle :: Dodecastyle (n.) A dodecastyle portico, or building..

Coffer :: Coffer (n.) A panel deeply recessed in the ceiling of a vault, dome, or portico; a caisson..

Xystus :: Xystus (n.) A long and open portico, for athletic exercises, as wrestling, running, etc., for use in winter or in stormy weather..

Hexastyle :: Hexastyle (a.) Having six columns in front; -- said of a portico or temple.

Portico :: Portico (n.) A colonnade or covered ambulatory, especially in classical styles of architecture; usually, a colonnade at the entrance of a building..

Octostyle :: Octostyle (a.) Having eight columns in the front; -- said of a temple or portico. The Parthenon is octostyle, but most large Greek temples are hexastele. See Hexastyle..

Pentastyle :: Pentastyle (a.) Having five columns in front; -- said of a temple or portico in classical architecture.

Zayat :: Zayat (n.) A public shed, or portico, for travelers, worshipers, etc..

Distyle :: Distyle (a.) Having two columns in front; -- said of a temple, portico, or the like..

Decastyle :: Decastyle (n.) A portico having ten pillars or columns in front.

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