Where does “pylon” come from?
Pylon comes from Ancient Greek πυλών, derived from Ancient Greek πύλη meaning gate or entrance.
pylon (English): A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient...
Definitions
- A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient...
Ancestry of “pylon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πυλών | a gateway |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πύλη | A wing of gates; A gate, door; An entrance,... |
Words derived from “pylon”