/proh"stuyl/ , Archit.
adj.
1. (of a classical temple) having a portico on the front with the columns in front of the antae.
n.
2. a prostyle building or portico.
[ 1690-1700; (adj.) prostylos próstylos with pillars in front, equiv. to pro- PRO- 2 + -stylos -STYLE 2 ; (n.) próstylon, n. use of neut. of próstylos ]