: one of the heavy rafters and especially a log supporting the roof in American Indian and Spanish architecture of the Southwest
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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
Alex Bazeley, Curbed, 15 Aug. 2018
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Word History
Etymology
Spanish, beam, rafter
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
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“Viga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viga. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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