TORAN


Meaning of TORAN in English

ˈtōrən noun

or to·ra·na -nə

( -s )

Etymology: Sanskrit toraṇa

1. : a gateway commonly of wood but sometimes of stone consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels that is often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture and serves as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple in India

2. : a temporary arch or festoon erected in honor of a visiting dignitary in India — compare pai-lou , torii

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