Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In architecture, having or consisting of a single shaft: applied to medieval pillars, in contradistinction to polystyle.
- In architecture, having the same style of architecture throughout.
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It is termed monostyle when of one row, polystyle when of many.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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