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villa

vil·la [ víllə ] (plural vil·las)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. vacation home: a house rented for a vacation, especially one rented abroad

2. expensive house: a large luxurious house in the country

3. Roman house: in ancient Rome or one of its colonies, a country house with living quarters, farm buildings, and a courtyard

[Early 17th century. Via Italian< Latin, "country home, farm"]
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