belvedere
bel·ve·dere
noun \ˈbel-və-ˌdir\Definition of BELVEDERE
: a structure (as a cupola or a summerhouse) designed to command a view
Examples of BELVEDERE
- <a Greek revival belvedere stands majestically on a grassy knoll overlooking the river>
Origin of BELVEDERE
Italian, literally, beautiful view
First Known Use: 1593
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Rhymes with BELVEDERE
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