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Pronunciation / Transliteration: méi jiā lóng
"宫殿的梅加龙装饰着复杂的壁画。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A large rectangular hall in ancient Greek architecture, typically with a central hearth and often serving as a throne room or gathering space.
"The megaron of the palace was adorned with intricate frescoes and served as the main gathering place for the community." - 2
A type of architectural design characterized by a central room surrounded by a porch and additional rooms, commonly found in Mycenaean sites.
"Archaeologists discovered several megarons at the ancient site, indicating the importance of communal spaces in Mycenaean society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'megaron' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'μέγαρον' (mégaron), which referred to a large hall or room, particularly in the context of Mycenaean architecture. This architectural style was prominent during the late Bronze Age, and the term has evolved to describe similar structures in various ancient cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Megaron" is said worldwide
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mégaron
Transliteration: mégaron
"Le mégaron du palais était orné de fresques complexes."
Megaron
Transliteration: Megaron
"Das Megaron des Palastes war der zentrale Versammlungsort."
megaron
Transliteration: megaron
"Il megaron del palazzo era decorato con affreschi intricati."
megarón
Transliteration: megarón
"El megarón del palacio servía como lugar de reunión principal."
megaron
Transliteration: megaron
"O megaron do palácio era um espaço central para a comunidade."
मेगरॉन
Transliteration: megaron
"महल का मेगरॉन जटिल भित्तिचित्रों से सुसज्जित था।"
梅加龙
Transliteration: méi jiā lóng
"宫殿的梅加龙装饰着复杂的壁画。"
메가론
Transliteration: megaleon
"궁전의 메가론은 복잡한 프레스코로 장식되어 있었다."
メガロン
Transliteration: megaron
"宮殿のメガロンは複雑なフレスコ画で飾られていた。"
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