How Do You Spell Porticus?

A "Porticus" is an entrance-porch of a church.

What is the meaning of Porticus?

A porticus, in church architecture and archaeology, is usually a small room in a church. Commonly, porticus form extensions to the north and south sides of a church, giving the building a cruciform plan. They may function as chapels, rudimentary transepts or burial-places.

What does the word jambs mean?

1 : an upright piece or surface forming the side of an opening (as for a door, window, or fireplace) 2 : a projecting columnar part or mass.