toran
noun
to·ran
ˈtōrən
variants or torana
-nə
plural -s
1
: a gateway commonly of wood but sometimes of stone consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels that is often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture and serves as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple in India
2
: a temporary arch or festoon erected in honor of a visiting dignitary in India compare pai-lou, torii
Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit toraṇa