portique

French

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) portico
  • gantry
  • A type of crane
  • frame (of a swing, jungle gym etc.)
  • metal detector (at airport etc.)

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin porticus (portico).

Origin

Latin

porticus

Gloss

portico

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