Where does “veranda” come from?

veranda (Danish) comes from English veranda, from Portuguese varanda — balcony, veranda, terrace; porch.

veranda (Danish): verandah

Definitions

  1. verandah

Ancestry of “veranda”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishverandaA gallery, platform, or balcony, usually roofed...
2Portuguesevarandabalcony, veranda, terrace; porch
Every word from Portuguese varanda →Every word from English veranda →