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pergola

[ pur-guh-luh ]

noun

  1. an arbor formed of horizontal trelliswork supported on columns or posts, over which vines or other plants are trained.
  2. a colonnade having the form of such an arbor.

pergola

/ ˈpɜːɡələ /

noun

  1. a horizontal trellis or framework, supported on posts, that carries climbing plants and may form a covered walk

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pergola1

1645–55; < Italian < Latin pergula projecting roof, arbor

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pergola1

C17: via Italian from Latin pergula projection from a roof, from pergere to go forward

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