galilees

noun

plural of galilee
as in porticoes

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  1. porticoes
  2. porches
  3. stoops
Noun
  • The old porticos were opened up and made into glass doors during recent renovation renovations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located within the circuit of the original medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of porticoes
Noun
  • Its bold form and foliage make for a dramatic addition to patios and porches.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The walkable neighborhood will feature front porches, sidewalks and landscaped green spaces, creating an environment that encourages neighborhood engagement and community connection.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of porches
Noun
  • After order is restored just enough to prod us to a sequel, Cretton circles back to those civilians in an end credits montage of normal New Yorkers hanging out on stoops and playing chess in the park.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Boan stoops to scoop up trash — some left by humans, some from wildlife —– along the boardwalk.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of stoops
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