propylaeum Meaning, Definition & Usage

Prop`y*læ"um noun (Also<

• Propylaeum
• Propylæum

)

Etymology

L., fr. Gr. before + a gate.

Wordforms

plural Propylæadjective

Definitions

1. (Anc. Classical Arch.) Any court or vestibule before a building or leading into any inclosure.