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Webster 1913 Edition

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Noun.

[Nl., fr. Gr.

περίβολος

, fr.

περίβολος

, adj., going round, fr.

περιβάλλειν

to throw round; cf. L.

peribolus

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

peribolos ‎(plural periboloi)

(architecture, historical) An enclosed court, especially one surrounding a temple.

peribolōs