Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toran

/tɔɹˈɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.65 in modern English

Syllables: toran
IPA: /tɔɹˈɑn/

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A gateway consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels, often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture, and serving as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit तोरण (toraṇa, “arched portal”).

Inflected Forms

torans (plural)

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce toran?: The recorded pronunciation is /tɔɹˈɑn/.
What does toran mean?: A gateway consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels, often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture, and serving as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.
Where does toran come from?: Borrowed from Sanskrit तोरण (toraṇa, “arched portal”).

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