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pat·io \ˈpa]d.ēˌō, ˈpä], ˈpȧ], ]tēˌō\ noun (-s) Etymology: Spanish, from Old Spanish, untilled land, building lot, courtyard enclosed by columns, probably from Old Provençal patu, pati rented land, rented pasture, pasture, perhaps from Latin pactum agreement, contract — more at pact 1. a. : the court or courtyard of a house or other building; especially : an inner court open to the sky b. : a recreation area adjoining a dwelling, often paved, and adapted especially to outdoor dining 2. : a paved yard or floor where ores are cleaned and sorted or reduced |