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pergola
(pɜːʳgələ)
Word forms: plural pergolas
countable noun
In a garden, a pergola is an arch or a structure with a roof over which climbing plants can be grown.
pergola in British English
(ˈpɜːɡələ)
noun
a horizontal trellis or framework, supported on posts, that carries climbing plants and may form a covered walk
Word origin
C17: via Italian from Latin pergula projection from a roof, from pergere to go forwardpergola in American English
(ˈpɜrgələ)
noun
an arbor, esp. one with an open roof of cross rafters or latticework supported on posts or columns, usually with climbing vines
Word origin
It, arbor < L pergula, arbor, projecting cover < ? *perga, beams, framework < IE *perg-, beam, rod > ON forkr, poleImage ofpergola
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Examples of 'pergola' in a sentencepergola
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- at all hours
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- a tall woman, dressed in blue
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- at a loss
- at a low ebb
- ataman
- atamasco
- atamasco lily
- at an altitude of 30,000 ft
- at an angle
- at anchor
- at an end
- a tangled web
- at an oblique angle (to sth)
- at any cost
- (at) any minute (now)
- at-any-minute-now
- (at) any minute or any minute (now)
- (at) any moment
- (at) any moment (now)
- abetment
- abettal