Peribolos /(?)/

Pe·rib·o·los

Peribolos

n.

[Nl., fr. Gr. peri`bolos, fr. peri`bolos, adj., going round, fr. periba`llein to throw round; cf. L. peribolus.]

In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple.

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