"portego" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: portegos [plural]
Etymology: From Venetian pòrtego. Doublet of porch, portico, and porticus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|vec|pòrtego}} Venetian pòrtego, {{doublet|en|porch|portico|porticus}} Doublet of porch, portico, and porticus Head templates: {{en-noun}} portego (plural portegos)
  1. A characteristic compositional element of the Venetian civil buildings built during the years of the Republic of Venice, similar to a reception hall but having peculiar features. Wikipedia link: Andrea Tirali
    Sense id: en-portego-en-noun-sshFUVVa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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