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ga⋅ze⋅bo
1 [guh-zey-boh, -zee-]
–noun, plural -bos, -boes.
| 1. | a structure, as an open or latticework pavilion or summerhouse, built on a site that provides an attractive view. |
| 2. | a small roofed structure that is screened on all sides, used for outdoor entertaining and dining. |
Origin:
1745–55; orig. uncert.
1745–55; orig. uncert.

ga⋅za⋅bo
[guh-zey-boh]
–noun, plural -bos. Older Slang.
| a fellow; man; boy. |
Also, gazebo.
Origin:
1895–1900; perh. < Sp gazapo sly customer, sharpie, lit., bunny, young rabbit, akin to Pg caçapo; Iberian Rom word of obscure orig.
1895–1900; perh. < Sp gazapo sly customer, sharpie, lit., bunny, young rabbit, akin to Pg caçapo; Iberian Rom word of obscure orig.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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gazebo
1752, supposedly a facetious formation from gaze + -bo, L. first pers. sing. future tense suffix (cf. videbo "I shall see"), on model of earlier belvedere "cupola," from It. bello verde "handsome sight." But most likely a corruption of some oriental word.
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Language Translation for : gazebo
Spanish:
cenador, glorieta,
German:
das Sommerhaus,
Japanese:
あずまや
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