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Dipylon

UK/ˈdɪpɪlən/US/ˈdɪpɪˌlɑːn/

Dipylon proper noun: the main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.

dipylon: the main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of...
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Proper noun

Dipylon

  1. The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
  2. A style of geometric Greek pottery, particularly large funerary amphorae.

Forms of Dipylon

alternative formThriasian Gate

Origin of Dipylon

From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon) (“Two Gate”), so named because of its unique architectural design featuring an inner and outer gatehouse separated by a rectangular courtyard. The art style was named after the funerary amphorae found in the cemetery near the gate.

Questions about Dipylon

What does Dipylon mean?
Dipylon means the main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos.
What part of speech is Dipylon?
Dipylon is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Dipylon?
Dipylon is pronounced /ˈdɪpɪlən/ (UK).

Words near Dipylon in the dictionary

  1. dipwad
  2. dipwads
  3. dipygi
  4. dipygus
  5. dipylidiasis
  6. Dipylon
  7. dipyramid
  8. dipyramidal
  9. dipyramids
  10. dipyre
  11. dipyrenous

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