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portico

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/

Definition of portico

noun (plural porticoes or porticos)

  • a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Italian, from Latin porticus 'porch'

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The plural of portico can be spelled either porticoes or porticos.

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