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penthouse

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Main Entry:
pent·house 
          Listen to the pronunciation of penthouse
Pronunciation:
\ˈpent-ˌhas\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
alteration of Middle English pentis, from Anglo-French apentiz, from apent, past participle of apendre, appendre to attach, hang against — more at append
Date:
circa 1525
1 a: a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building b: a smaller structure joined to a building : annex2: a structure or dwelling built on the roof of a building


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