What is a colonnade or covered ambulatory, especially in classical styles of architecture; usually, a colonnade at the entrance of a building called?
portico — A colonnade or covered ambulatory, especially in classical styles of architecture; usually, a colonnade at the entrance of a building. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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