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hypostyle
CIDE DICTIONARY
hypostyle, a. [Gr. resting on pillars; under + a pillar.].
Resting upon columns; constructed by means of columns; -- especially applied to the great hall at Karnak.
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hypostyle, adj. Archit. having a roof supported by pillars.
Etymology
Gk hupostulos (as HYPO-, STYLE)
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