peripteros

/pɛrɪpˈtɪrɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Greek temple with a portico that is open on all four sides and is typically surrounded by a colonnade, often found in ancient Greek architecture.

“The peripteros temple in Athens was an impressive example of ancient Greek engineering and architecture.”

Synonyms

  • Greek temple
  • portico

Antonyms

  • enclosed building