Early 18th century; earliest use found in John James (c1672–1746), architect, surveyor, and carpenter. From peripteros, with ending remodelled after -y.
Definition of periptery in US English:
periptery
nounpɪˈrɪpt(ə)ri
Architecture rare
= peripteros.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in John James (c1672–1746), architect, surveyor, and carpenter. From peripteros, with ending remodelled after -y.