PROPYLÆUM
\pɹˈə͡ʊpa͡ɪlˌa͡ʊm], \pɹˈəʊpaɪlˌaʊm], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_p_aɪ_l_ˌaʊ_m]\
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pr[=o]-pi-l[=e]'um, n. a gateway of architectural importance, leading into a temple, &c.:--pl. PROPYLÆ'A.--n. PR[=O]'PYLON, a monumental gateway before the entrance of an ancient Egyptian temple, &c. [Gr. pro, before, pyl[=e], a gate.]
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