'Peribolos' definitions:

Definition of 'Peribolos'

From: GCIDE
  • Peribolos \Pe*rib"o*los\, n. [Nl., fr. Gr. peri`bolos, fr. peri`bolos, adj., going round, fr. periba`llein to throw round; cf. L. peribolus.] In ancient architecture, an inclosed court, esp., one surrounding a temple. [1913 Webster]