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pergola

per·go·la
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pur-guh-luh]
    • /ˈpɜr gə lə/
    • /ˈpɜː.ɡəl.ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-guh-luh]
    • /ˈpɜr gə lə/

Definitions of pergola word

  • noun pergola an arbor formed of horizontal trelliswork supported on columns or posts, over which vines or other plants are trained. 1
  • noun pergola a colonnade having the form of such an arbor. 1
  • noun pergola arbour 1
  • countable noun pergola In a garden, a pergola is an arch or a structure with a roof over which climbing plants can be grown. 0
  • noun pergola a horizontal trellis or framework, supported on posts, that carries climbing plants and may form a covered walk 0
  • noun pergola an arbor, esp. one with an open roof of cross rafters or latticework supported on posts or columns, usually with climbing vines 0

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Origin of pergola

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Italian < Latin pergula projecting roof, arbor

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Parts of speech for Pergola

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pergola popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

pergola usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pergola

noun pergola

  • arcade — An arcade is a covered passage where there are shops or market stalls.
  • archway — An archway is a passage or entrance that has a curved roof.

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