What's the difference between decastyle and octostyle?

Decastyle


Definition:

  • (a.) Having ten columns in front; -- said of a portico, temple, etc.
  • (n.) A portico having ten pillars or columns in front.

Example Sentences:

Octostyle


Definition:

  • (a.) Having eight columns in the front; -- said of a temple or portico. The Parthenon is octostyle, but most large Greek temples are hexastele. See Hexastyle.
  • (n.) An octostyle portico or temple.

Example Sentences:

Words possibly related to "decastyle"

Words possibly related to "octostyle"