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Pergolas

Scope note

Garden structures with open wood-framed roofs, often latticed, supported by regularly spaced posts or columns; often covered by climbing plants such as vines or roses, shading a walk or passageway. Distinguished from "arbors," which are less extensive in extent and structure.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006783

Broader Terms used

garden structures

Term used for

pergulas

Equivalent Terms used

pergola

Created

13yrs ago

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