Dipylon

== English == === Alternative forms === Thriasian Gate (historical name) === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon) (“Two Gate”), so named because of its unique architectural design featuring an inner and outer gatehouse separated by a rectangular courtyard. The art style was named after the funerary amphorae found in the cemetery near the gate. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɪpɪlən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈdɪpɪˌlɑːn/ Hyphenation: Di‧py‧lon === Proper noun === Dipylon (history, archaeology) The main gate in the northwest of the city wall of ancient Athens, located in the modern suburb of Kerameikos. (art) A style of geometric Greek pottery, particularly large funerary amphorae. ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === "Dipylon" in the OED “Dipylon”, in Merriam-Webster.com Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. == French == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /di.pi.lɔ̃/ === Proper noun === Dipylon m (history, archaeology) Dipylon (the main gate of ancient Athens). (art) Dipylon (a style of geometric pottery). == German == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon). === Proper noun === Dipylon n (proper noun, strong, genitive Dipylon-s) (history, archaeology) Dipylon (the main gate of ancient Athens). (art) Dipylon (a style of geometric vase painting). == Italian == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdi.pi.lon/ === Proper noun === Dipylon m (history, archaeology) Dipylon (the main gate of ancient Athens). (art) Dipylon (a style of geometric vase painting). == Latin == === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek Δίπυλον (Dípulon). === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈdɪ.py.ɫɔn] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈdiː.pi.lon] === Proper noun === Dipylon n sg (genitive Dipylī); second declension (history, archaeology) The Dipylon gate in Athens. ==== Declension ==== Second-declension noun (neuter, Greek-type), singular only.