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portico

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Synonyms and Antonyms of portico

formal a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building

Entry to the mansion is through a lavish portico.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of portico

colonnade, galilee, terrace

gallery [Southern & Midland], lanai, piazza [dialect], porch, stoop, veranda (or verandah)

sleeping porch, solarium, sunporch, sunroom (also sun parlor)

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