propylaeum: Meaning and Definition of

prop•y•lae•um

Pronunciation: (prop"u-lē'um), [key]
— pl. -lae•a
  1. Often,a vestibule or entrance to a temple area or other enclosure, esp. when elaborate or of architectural importance.
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