MONOPTEROS


Meaning of MONOPTEROS in English

[ mə'nɒptərɒs ]

■ noun a classical temple consisting of a single circle of columns supporting a roof.

Derivatives

monopteral adjective

Origin

C17: from med. L., from Gk monos 'single' + pteron 'wing'.

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