loggia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A roofed, open gallery, usually on an upper level.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɒd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒiə/ /ˈloʊd͡ʒə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-loggia.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-loggia2.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-loggia3.wav

Word forms

loggia loggias logge loggie

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian loggia, from Old French loge, from Medieval Latin laubĭa, from Frankish *laubijā. Doublet of lobby and lodge.

Derived words

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