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- [pawr-ti-koh, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tɪˌkoʊ, ˈpoʊr-/
- /ˈpɔː.tɪ.kəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pawr-ti-koh, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tɪˌkoʊ, ˈpoʊr-/
Definition of porticoes word
- noun plural porticoes a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch. 1
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Origin of porticoes
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Italian < Latin porticus porch, portico. See port4
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Parts of speech for Porticoes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
porticoes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
porticoes usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for porticoes
noun porticoes
- antechambers — Plural form of antechamber.
- anterooms — Plural form of anteroom.
- arcades — Plural form of arcade.
- arches — Obsolete. a person who is preeminent; a chief.
- archways — Plural form of archway.
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