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Villa

UK/ˈvɪlə/ US/ˈvɪllɑ/ common slang uk

noun

1.
2.

detached or semi-detached suburban house

3.

country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard

4.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian villa, from Latin vīlla (“country house”). Doublet of vill and ville.

Phrases

  • Lake Villa
  • Villa Grove
  • Villa Hills

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