English Explanatory Dictionary

pergola

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
name
  1. A surname from Italian.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːɡələ/ /ˈpɜɹɡələ/ /pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/ en-au-pergola.ogg

Word forms

pergola pergolas pergole pergolo pergula

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian pergola, from Latin pergula.

Derived words

pergolaed pergolalike
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