portique

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin porticus. Doublet of porche.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔʁ.tik/
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Noun

portique m (plural portiques)

  1. (architecture) portico
  2. gantry
  3. a type of crane
  4. frame (of a swing, jungle gym etc.)
  5. metal detector (at airport etc.)

Descendants

  • Dutch: portiek
  • English: portic

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