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cortile
(cor|tile)
Pronunciation:
/kɔːˈtiːleɪ, korˈtile/
noun
(
plural
cortili
/-li/ or
cortiles
)
(in Italy) an enclosed area, typically roofless and arcaded, within or attached to a building.
Origin:
Italian, derivative of
corte
'court'
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