hexastyle

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἑξάστυλος (hexástulos), from ἕξ (héx) + στῦλος (stûlos). hexa- +‎ -style.

Adjective

hexastyle (not comparable)

1. (architecture) having six columns at the front on the portico

Related terms

• tetrastyle
• octostyle
• decastyle

Noun

hexastyle (plural hexastyles)

1. (architecture) A temple or portico with six columns in front.