Toran \To"ran\, Torana \To"ra*na\, n. [Skr. t[=o]ra[.n]a an
arch, a gate.] (Indian Arch.)
A gateway, commonly of wood, but sometimes of stone,
consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three
transverse lintels. It is often minutely carved with symbolic
sculpture, and serves as a monumental approach to a Buddhist
temple.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]