Hexastylar

/ˌhɛksəˈstaɪlɚ/ adjective

Definition

Having six columns or pillars, especially in architectural design.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) and 'stylar' (relating to pillars, from 'stylos' meaning column). Architectural terminology from classical and neoclassical periods.

Kelly Says

Ancient Greek temples were designed with specific column counts to evoke different feelings—a hexastylar temple with six columns at the front had a different visual impact than temples with four or eight!

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