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portiere
[ pawr-tyair, -teer, pohr-, pawr-tee-air, pohr- ]
noun
- a curtain hung in a doorway, either to replace the door or for decoration.
portière
/ pɔrtjɛr; ˌpɔːtɪˈɛə /
noun
- a curtain hung in a doorway
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Derived Forms
- ˌportiˈèred, adjective
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Other Words From
- por·tiered adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of portiere1
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Example Sentences
Then the door opened, the portiere was swept aside, and Anselme announced "Monsieur de Garnache."
She did the washing and ironing herself, the portiere assisting her in the rest of the household work.
He glanced about the room, and I had the impression that the chimney, masked with a velvet portiere, did not please him.
She looked again, and then drew back behind a nearby portiere, her heart beating wildly.
"A telegram, Miss Gertrude," said James, drawing aside the portiere.
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