तोरण

Etymology
Probably related to, with further origin unclear.

Kölver derives the word from an unattested, from , from which a pseudo-root /  was presumably extracted and used to build तोरण, as well as  and प्रतोली.

Probably not related to the Mediterranean Kulturworts and.

Noun

 * 1)  a ; an arch, arched doorway, portal, festooned decorations over doorways (with boughs of trees, garlands, etc.)
 * 2) a mound near a bathing place
 * 3) a triangle supporting a large balance
 * 4) the neck

Proper noun

 * 1) a name for Shiva