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pergola

Pronunciation: /ˈpəːgələ/
Definition of pergola

noun

  • an arched structure in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with climbing or trailing plants.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Italian, from Latin pergula 'projecting roof', from pergere 'come or go forward'

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