Defn: An arbor or trellis treated architecturally, as with stone columns or similar massive structure.
PERGOLO
Per"go*lo, n. [It.]
Defn: A continuous colonnade or arcade; — applied to the decorative groups of windows, as in Venetian palazzi.
PERHAPS
Per*haps", adv. Etym: [Per + hap chance.]
Defn: By chance; peradventure; perchance; it may be. And pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Acts viii. 22.
PERI-
Per"i-. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A prefix used to signify around, by, near, over, beyond, or to give an intensive sense; as, perimeter, the measure around; perigee, point near the earth; periergy, work beyond what is needed; perispherical, quite spherical.
PERI
Pe"ri, n.; pl. Peris. Etym: [Per. peri a female genus, a fairy.]
(Persian Myth.)
Defn: An imaginary being, male or female, like an elf or fairy, represented as a descendant of fallen angels, excluded from paradise till penance is accomplished. Moore.
PERIAGUA
Per`i*a"gua, n.