SINCE 1828
periaktos
noun
peri·ak·tos
| \ ˌperēˈaktəs\
plural periaktoi\ -ˌtȯi \
Definition of periaktos
: a 3-sided revolving apparatus painted with scenery and used at each side of the stage in ancient Greek theaters
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