'Epistyle' definitions:

Definition of 'Epistyle'

From: GCIDE
  • Epistyle \Ep"i*style\, n. [L. epistylium, Gr. ?; 'epi` upon + ? column: cf. F. ['e]pistyle.] (Anc. Arch.) A massive piece of stone or wood laid immediately on the abacus of the capital of a column or pillar; -- now called architrave. [1913 Webster]