Parthenon

Par·the·non  (pärth-nn, -nn)

n.

The chief temple of the goddess Athena built on the acropolis at Athens between 447 and 432 b.c. and considered a supreme example of Doric architecture.

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[Latin Parthenn, from Greek, from parthenos, virgin.]

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Parthenon - the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture Athens, Athinai, capital of Greece, Greek capital - the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess); "in the 5th century BC ancient Athens was the world's most powerful and civilized city"