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1. (n.) porte-cochere
a covered entrance for vehicles leading into a courtyard.
2. porte-cochere
a porch roof at the door of a building for sheltering people entering or leaving vehicles.
Etymology: (1690–1700; < F: gate for coaches)
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1. (noun) porte-cochere
a carriage entrance passing through a building to an enclosed courtyard
2. (noun) porte-cochere
canopy extending out from a building entrance to shelter those getting in and out of vehicles
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1. (noun) porte-cochere
a large doorway allowing vehicles to drive into or through a building. It is common to have the entrance door open upon the passage of the porte-cochere. Also, a porch over a driveway before an entrance door
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