‖ ˈdipteros Arch.
Formerly, also dipteron, and, after Fr., diptere.
[a. Gr. δίπτερος (sc. ναός) two-winged (temple).]
A temple or building with double peristyle.
| 1706 Phillips (ed. Kersey), Dipteron (in Archit.) a Building that has a double Wing or Isle. The Ancients gave that Name to such Temples as were surrounded with two ranges of Pilars..which they call'd Wings. 1727–51 Chambers Cycl., Diptere, or Dipteron. 1730–6 Bailey (folio), Diptere. 1882 Ogilvie, Dipteros. |