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cryptoporticus

cryp·to·por·ti·cus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-tuh-pawr-ti-kuh s, -pohr-]
    • /ˌkrɪp təˈpɔr tɪ kəs, -ˈpoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [krip-tuh-pawr-ti-kuh s, -pohr-]
    • /ˌkrɪp təˈpɔr tɪ kəs, -ˈpoʊr-/

Definitions of cryptoporticus word

  • noun plural cryptoporticus a covered passage, as one underground, lighted on one side. 1
  • noun plural cryptoporticus a portico at the entrance to a crypt. 1
  • noun cryptoporticus (in Roman architecture) A vaulted corridor or arcade at, or just below ground level; normally lit by openings in the upper part of the vault. Also a roofed promenade that is enclosed with side walls that have windows or openings instead of columns. 0
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Origin of cryptoporticus

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin: covered passage; see crypto-, portico

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Parts of speech for Cryptoporticus

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cryptoporticus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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