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perron

Syllabification: (per·ron)
Pronunciation: /ˈperən, pəˈrōn/

Definition of perron

noun

Architecture
  • an exterior set of steps and a platform at the main entrance to a large building such as a church or mansion.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, literally 'large stone', from Latin petra 'stone'

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