peripterous

adj — 3 senses

peripterous

adj

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

1

Architecture Surrounded by a single row of columns.

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Feathered all around.

3

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Surrounded by a wing or border.

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