portière
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tiˈɛər, ˌpoʊr- noun
a curtain hung in a doorway, either to replace the door or for decoration.
Also, por·tière.
Origin:
1835–45; < French portière < Medieval Latin portāria, noun use of feminine of Late Latin portārius; see porter2
1835–45; < French portière < Medieval Latin portāria, noun use of feminine of Late Latin portārius; see porter2
Related forms
por·tiered, adjective
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portière (ˌpɔːtɪˈɛə, French pɔrtjɛr) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a curtain hung in a doorway | |
| [C19: via French from Medieval Latin portāria, from Latin porta door] | |
| porti'èred | |
| —adj | |
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Portière
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example sentences
Carlson is listening behind a portiere and he later steals the gem.
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