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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbalaustrada
Pronunciation / Transliteration: balawstɾada
"A escadaria tem uma bela balaustrada de mármore."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A railing supported by balusters, typically an ornamental parapet on a balcony, bridge, or terrace.
"Visitors leaned against the stone balustrade to enjoy the panoramic view of the gardens." - 2
A series of small pillars supporting a rail along the side of a staircase.
"The grand wooden staircase featured a meticulously carved balustrade."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'balaustrata', meaning a row of balusters, which stems from 'balaustra' (wild pomegranate flower, referencing the bulging shape of the pillars). The term entered the English language in the 17th century via French architecture and design terminology.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Balustrade" is said worldwide
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balustrade
Transliteration: balystrad
"La terrasse est entourée d'une belle balustrade en pierre."
Balustrade
Transliteration: baluˈstʁaːdə
"Der Balkon hat eine steinerne Balustrade."
balaustrata
Transliteration: balaustrata
"La balaustrata del ponte offre una vista magnifica."
balustrada
Transliteration: balustɾada
"Se asomó por la balustrada del segundo piso."
balaustrada
Transliteration: balawstɾada
"A escadaria tem uma bela balaustrada de mármore."
कटघरा
Transliteration: katghara
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उन्होंने नक्काशीदार कटघरे पर हाथ रखा।"
栏杆
Transliteration: lángān
Script: 中文汉字
"游客们靠在石栏杆上欣赏风景。"
난간
Transliteration: nangan
Script: 한국어 한글
"그 테라스에는 아름다운 석조 난간이 있다."
欄干
Transliteration: rangkan
Script: 日本語
"テラスの欄干から庭園を見渡す。"
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