archway

English

noun
Definitions
  • A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
  • A doorway with a semilunar-shaped top.

Etymology

Compound from English arch (chief, most extreme, ruler, mischievous, leader, primary, principal, main) + English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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