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Where does “Veranda” come from?

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

Veranda (German): veranda

Definitions

  1. veranda

Ancestry of “Veranda”, step by step

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