amphiprostyle

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Adjective amphiprostyle has 1 sense

amphiprostylar, amphiprostyle, amphistylar, porticoed - marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
Antonym: peripteral (indirect, via apteral)

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Amphiprostyle

Noun:

Architecture: A type of ancient Greek or Roman building design featuring a portico extending along both the front and rear facades.

Example sentence:

The temple of Diana in Ephesus is an excellent example of an amphiprostyle, with its impressive double row of columns on both the front and back.

Adjective:

Describing a building: Having a portico or porch on both sides.

Example sentence:

The grand amphiprostyle mansion stood proudly with its stately columns at the entrance and exit.

Adjective:

Describing a plant or flower: Having both male and female reproductive organs.

Example sentence:

The orchid is an amphiprostyle flower, making it self-pollinating and highly adaptable.

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