polystyle

[ pol-ee-stahyl ]

adjective

1. having many columns.

Word History and Origins

Origin of polystyle¹

First recorded in 1835–45, polystyle is from the Greek word polýstȳlos with many columns. See poly-, -style ²

Example Sentences

Polystyle, pol′i-stīl, adj. having many columns.—adj.

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