ΔΕΠΕΡΙΣΤΥΛΑ, δεπεριστυλα
DEPERISTYLA, deperistyla
Sounds Like: deh-peh-ree-STOO-lah
Translations: around the columns, around the pillars
From the root: ΔΕ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΣΤΥΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Preposition, Noun
Explanation: This word appears to be a compound word, likely formed from the conjunction/adverb 'δε' (meaning 'but', 'and', 'moreover'), the preposition 'περί' (meaning 'around' or 'concerning'), and a form of 'στῦλος' (meaning 'pillar' or 'column'). It is not a standard Koine Greek word found in lexicons. It could be a highly unusual or unique compound, a misspelling, or a specific architectural or descriptive term not widely attested. If it were to be interpreted, it would likely describe something located 'around the columns' or 'around the pillars'.
Inflection: Unknown, possibly Accusative Plural Neuter or Nominative/Accusative Plural Feminine
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 22:22
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΔΕ, ΠΕΡΙ, ΣΤΥΛΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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