Cryptoporticus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryptoporticus is a noun meaning (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.
Meaning
(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.
Example Sentences
The close walkes, which were called cryptoporticus were not of choice but of necessitie, when extremitie of weather would not let them walke abroad.
Word Forms
- cryptoporticuses
- cryptoportici
- cryptoportico
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porticus, portico, parvis, porch, portcullis, vault.
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