per·go·la (pûr g -l)n. An arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on which climbing plants are trained to grow. [Italian, from Latin pergula.] |
pergola [ˈpɜːgələ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Horticulture) a horizontal trellis or framework, supported on posts, that carries climbing plants and may form a covered walk
[via Italian from Latin pergula projection from a roof, from pergere to go forward]
pergola - Can be described as an arbor formed of growing plants trained over a trellis.
See also related terms for trained.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  pergola - a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"framework - a structure supporting or containing something grape arbor, grape arbour - an arbor where grapes are grown |
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