PYLONS

Noun

pylons

plural of pylon

Source: Wiktionary


PYLON

Py"lon, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (a) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway. Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front. J. W. Draper.

(b) An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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