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pergola.

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

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɜːɡələ/UK/ˈpɜɹɡələ/US/pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/Australia
  1. A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.

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

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Italian pergola, from Latin pergula.

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