About The Word Epistyle
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Epistyle
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What's The Definition Of Epistyle?Synonyms | Synonyms for Epistyle: Related Terms | Find terms related to Epistyle: See Also | Epistyle In Webster's Dictionary \Ep"i*style\, n. [L. epistylium, Gr. ?; 'epi` upon + ?
column: cf. F. ['e]pistyle.] (Anc. Arch.)
A massive piece of stone or wood laid immediately on the
abacus of the capital of a column or pillar; -- now called
architrave.
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