trullo

noun

trul·​lo
ˈtrü(ˌ)lō
plural trulli
-lē
: a round stone building made with conical roof and without mortar found in southern Italy and especially in Apulia

Word History

Etymology

Italian

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“Trullo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trullo. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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