amphistylar

[ am-fuh-stahy-ler ]

adjective

, Architecture.

1. (of a classical temple) having columns on both fronts.
2. having columns at both sides.

amphistylar

/ ˌæmfɪˈstaɪlə /

adjective

1. (esp of a classical temple) having a set of columns at both ends or at both sides

noun

1. a temple of this kind

Word History and Origins

Origin of amphistylar¹

1900–05; amphi- + Greek stŷl ( os ) pillar + -ar ¹