PATIO
patio, terrace
(noun) usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
patio (plural patios)
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.
Anagrams
• -topia, taipo, topia
Source: Wiktionary
Pa"ti*o, n. Etym: [Sp., a court] (Metal)
Definition: A paved yard or floor where ores are cleaned and sorted, or
where ore, salt, mercury, etc., are trampled by horses, to effect
intermixture and amalgamation.
Note: The patioprocess is used to reduce silver ores by amalgamation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition