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portico

noun por·ti·co \ ˈpȯr-ti-ˌkō \
|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Definition of portico

plural porticoes or porticos
: a colonnade or covered ambulatory especially in classical architecture and often at the entrance of a building

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Origin and Etymology of portico

Italian, from Latin porticus — more at porch

Other Architecture Terms

buttress, casita, cornice, fanlight, garret, lintel, parapet, pilaster, plinth

PORTICO Defined for English Language Learners

portico

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Definition of portico for English Language Learners

  • : a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building

PORTICO Defined for Kids

portico

noun por·ti·co \ ˈpȯr-ti-ˌkō \

Definition of portico for Students

plural porticoes or porticos
: a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building

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