perron

[per-uh n; French pe-rawn]

noun, plural per·rons

[per-uh nz; French pe-rawn] /ˈpɛr ənz; French pɛˈrɔ̃/. Architecture.

an outside platform upon which the entrance door of a building opens, with steps leading to it.

Origin of perron

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French, Old French, derivative of pierre stone < Latin petra < Greek pétra

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Examples from the Web for perron

Historical Examples of perron

The perron hall has a length of 186 meters and a width of 168 meters.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888
Various
Once he met her full in the face, upon the perron of the Cathedral of St. Marie.
The Golden Dog
William Kirby
Peace was duly proclaimed at the Perron in the market-place of Lige.
Belgium
George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
Jeremiah, from the perron of the temple, summons Israel to set out.
The Forerunners
Romain Rolland
Presently I recollected the situation, and turned to leave the perron.
Dr. Dumany's Wife
Mr Jkai

British Dictionary definitions for perron

perron

noun

an external flight of steps, esp one at the front entrance of a building

Word Origin for perron

C14: from Old French, from pierre stone, from Latin petra

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