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portico
noun por·ti·co \ˈpȯr-ti-ˌkō\
: a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building
plural por·ti·coes or por·ti·cos
Full Definition of PORTICO
: a colonnade or covered ambulatory especially in classical architecture and often at the entrance of a building
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Origin of PORTICO
Italian, from Latin porticus — more at porch
First Known Use: 1605
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PORTICO Defined for Kids
portico
noun por·ti·co \ˈpȯr-ti-ˌkō\
plural por·ti·coes or por·ti·cos
Definition of PORTICO for Kids
: a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building
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