Everything about Verandah totally explained
A
verandah or
veranda is a roofed opened gallery or porch.
It is also described as an open pillared gallery, generally roofed, built around a central structure. It is usually partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.
History of term
According to the
Oxford English Dictionary, the word verandah originated in
India where it's found in several native languages. However, it may have been an adaptation of the
Portuguese or older
Spanish varanda (
baranda in modern Spanish) referring to a railing, balustrade or balcony. The distinctive style of Indian architecture evolved from a hybrid of east and west. The veranda is one of the many new hybrid architectural elements.
Image:TropicalVerandah.jpg|Tropical setting
Image:GrandeVerandah.jpg|"Grande" style
Image:StoneVerandah.JPG|Constructed of stone
Image:KenyanVerandah.jpg|Kenyan verandah
Image:EttayapuramBharathiHouse.png|Verandah in India
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