Greek Revival


Greek Revival

noun

Definition of GREEK REVIVAL

1
: a style of architecture in the first half of the 19th century marked by the use or imitation of Greek orders
2
: a style of decoration (as of furniture) using or imitating the decorative motifs of ancient Greece

First Known Use of GREEK REVIVAL

1918

Rhymes with GREEK REVIVAL

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