word
portico
POR-tih-koh
ˈpɔːrtɪkoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
portico
Dictionary meaning
A porch leading to the entrance of a building, with columns and a roof.
History and origin
Italian — from Latin 'porticus' (porch).
Examples
- The neoclassical museum was fronted by a grand portico with six Corinthian columns.
Common mispronunciations
POR-tee-kohpor-TEE-koh
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