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pergola Meaning & Definition

/ˈpɜːɡələ/

What Does Pergola Mean?

As a noun, pergola means A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants. It can also mean Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.

Pergola: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈpɜːɡələ/
Synonymsbower, arbor and arbour
Pluralpergolas

Pergola Definition (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.

Synonyms of Pergola

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Word Forms & Grammar

pergola (plural pergolas or pergole)

Words That Rhyme With Pergola

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Origin of Pergola

Borrowed from Italian pergola, from Latin pergula.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pergola

What part of speech is pergola?

Pergola is a noun.

What is another word for pergola?

Close synonyms of pergola are bower, arbor and arbour. See the full list of pergola synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of pergola?

The plural of pergola is pergolas.

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