noun

colonnade

colonnade

A long colonnade led to the main entrance.

A long colonnade led to the main entrance.

a colonnade of (sth.) a row of columns made of (sth.) A colonnade of marble pillars supported the roof.

Synonyms: arcade, portico, peristyle

From French 'colonnade', from Italian 'colonnato' (adorned with columns), from Latin 'columna' (column).

Think of a 'column' 'parade'. It's a series or row of columns, like they are in a parade line.

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