Definitions for propyla

propyla prop·y·la

Spelling: [prop-uh-luh]
IPA: /ˈprɒp ə lə/

Propyla is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 127 anagrams from letters in propyla (aloppry).

Definitions for propyla

noun

  1. plural of propylon.
  2. propylaeum.

Origin of propyla

1825-35; Greek propýlon, equivalent to pro- pro-2 + pýl(ē) gate + -on neuter singular noun ending

Examples for propyla

The great temple stands on the very summit of the Acropolis, elevated far above the propyla and the surrounding edifices.

Beyond these propyla, and filling the end of a third court, the palace proper appeared in its formidable majesty.

It faced the propyla and was much admired, being regarded as a proof how art can add to the nobility of noble men.

Neither the number of the propyla nor of the sphinxes is determined by any rule.

They were generally placed in pairs at the entrances of temples, on each side of the propyla.

In keeping with the splendour of the temples on the summit of the Acropolis was the propyla, or great entrance, already mentioned.

One of the propyla is entirely of granite, adorned with the most finished hieroglyphics.

The base of its pedestal is still shown on the Acropolis between the propyla and the Erechtheum.

Just outside the propyla was the small temple of Wingless Victory.

Already the incense was burning, already the cypress had been placed before the propyla of the Palatine.

Word Value for propyla
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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