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por·ti·co

/ˈpôrdəˌkō/

noun
- 1. a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals, typically attached as a porch to a building.
Word Origin early 17th century: from Italian, from Latin porticus ‘porch’.
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Portico
Type of porch
A portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, or extended as a colonnade, with a roof structure over a walkway, supported by columns or enclosed by walls. This idea was widely used in ancient Greece and has influenced many cultures, including most Western cultures. Porticos are sometimes topped with pediments. Palladio was a pioneer of using temple-fronts for secular buildings. Wikipedia
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