peristyle

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Synonyms: peristole, peristome, epistyle, parastyle, peristylum, prostyle, peristylar, peristyles

Antonyms: peristole, peristome, epistyle, parastyle, peristylum, prostyle, peristylar, peristyles

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Noun

1. A [[colonnade]] surrounding a [[courtyard]], [[temple]], etc., or the yard enclosed by such columns. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. A [[porch]] surrounded by [[column]]s. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|voodoo}} A sacred roofed [[courtyard]] with a central pillar (the [[potomitan]]), used as a space for [[voodoo]] ceremonies, either alone or as an adjunct to an enclosed temple or altar-room.

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