adj. Having a roof or ceiling supported by rows of columns. n. A building with a roof or ceiling supported by rows of columns. [From Greek hupostūlos, resting upon pillars : hupo-, hypo- + stūlos, pillar; see stā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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