Associations to the word «Palladian»

Wiktionary

PALLADIAN, adjective. In the style of the neoclassical architect Andrea Palladio.
PALLADIAN, adjective. Of or relating to Pallas.
PALLADIAN, adjective. (mineralogy) Describing minerals containing tetravalent palladium
PALLADIAN WINDOW, noun. A window consisting of a central light with a semicircular arch over it, carried on an impost consisting of a small entablature, under which, and enclosing two other lights, one on each side, are pilasters.
PALLADIAN WINDOWS, noun. Plural of Palladian window

Dictionary definition

PALLADIAN, adjective. Referring to or relating to or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio; "the much imitated arch and column compositions known as the Palladian motif".

Wise words

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