propylon

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek προπύλαιος [πρός (prós, “before”) + πύλη (púlē, “gate”)].

Noun

propylon (plural propylons or propyla)

1. (architecture, historical) Alternative spelling of propylaeum

References

• “propylon”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek προπύλαιος (propúlaios).

Noun

propylon n (plural propyla)

1. propylon, monumental gate with pillars leading to the courtyard of a Greek or other ancient temple or palace

Hypernyms

• poort
• poortgebouw