PERGOLA

arbor, arbour, bower, pergola

(noun) a framework that supports climbing plants; “the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pergola (plural pergolas)

A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants

Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.

Anagrams

• polegar

Source: Wiktionary


Per"go*la, n. [It., fr. L. pergula shed, shop, vine arbor.]

Definition: Lit., an arbor or bower; specif.: (Italian art)

Definition: An arbor or trellis treated architecturally, as with stone columns or similar massive structure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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