Russo-Byzantine

adjective

Rus·​so-Byzantine

¦rə(ˌ)sō,

-shō+

: having Byzantine characteristics modified by Russian influence

especially : of or relating to the typical Russian architecture previous to 1700

Word History

Etymology

Russo- + Byzantine

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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