plural vigas
: a heavy rafter often made out of a log and used to support the roof especially in adobe structures of the southwestern U.S.
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Built in 1927, this three-bed, three-bath home has a gorgeous interior with hardwood floors and viga, or wooden beam, ceilings to complement the beige walls.
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Alex Bazeley, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2018
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Alex Bazeley, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2018
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“Viga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viga. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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