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Parthenon

part·he·non

UK/ˈpɑːθənən/ US/ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ rare

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1.

the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture

Origin

From Ancient Greek Παρθενών (Parthenṓn), from παρθενών (parthenṓn, “women's chamber”), from παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; young woman”).

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