monopteros

[ mo-nop-tuh-ros, moh- ]

noun

, plural mo·nop·te·roi [mo-, nop, -t, uh, -roi, moh-].

1. monopteron.

monopteros

/ mɒnˈɒptəˌrɒs /

noun

1. a circular classical building, esp a temple, that has a single ring of columns surrounding it

Derived Forms

• monˈopteral, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monopteros¹

C18: Late Latin from Greek, from mono- + pteron a wing

Example Sentences

He will also continue on the boards of Divide & Conquer, and Monopteros, which work on cancer treatments.

From New York Times