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A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway. "Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front." (J. W. Draper)
An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).
Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A gateway.
(01 Mar 1998)
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