Pylon
Pronunciation : Py"lon
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (a) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway. Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front. J. W. Draper.
Definition : (b) An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers).
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913