peripter

noun — 2 senses

peripter

noun

Etymology From peri- + Ancient Greek πτερόν (pterón, “wing”).

1

Architecture Rare In classical architecture, a building surrounded by a single row of columns.

2

Architecture An encompassing single row of columns.

Related terms
peripterous

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