loggia
noun/ˈloʊdʒə/
Frequency rank: #19,581 most common English word
Meaning
a gallery or room with one or more open sides, especially one that forms part of a house and overlooks an open court.
Example sentence
The guests gathered in the loggia to enjoy the evening breeze and the view of the garden.
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