Sunday, November 18, 2012

bungalow

With its origins in India, 'bungalow' applies to a single storey house that is surrounded by a veranda and possibly having a pitched roof with an attic space within it.

It is a relatively new word, arising from the Hindi 'bungla' during the 17 century.

How is it used where you come from?

For some of us living in Australia, it captures a simple, homely dwelling that is found in a rural or seaside setting.

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