villa: Meaning and Definition of
vil•la
Pronunciation: (vil'u), [key]
- a country residence or estate.
- any imposing or pretentious residence, esp. one in the country or suburbs maintained as a retreat by a wealthy person.
- a detached or semidetached dwelling house, usually suburban.
Vil•la
Pronunciation: (vē'u Sp. bē'yä), [key]
- (Doroteo Arango, “Pancho Villa”), 1877–1923, Mexican general and revolutionist.
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