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- Dictionarycourtyard/ˈkɔːtjɑːd/
noun
- 1. an unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings, typically one forming part of a castle or large house.
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- Courtyard
Enclosed area, often by a building, that is open to the sky
A courtyard or court is a circumscribed area, often surrounded by a building or complex, that is open to the sky. Courtyards are common elements in both Western and Eastern building patterns and have been used by both ancient and contemporary architects as a typical and traditional building feature. Such spaces in inns and public buildings were often the primary meeting places for some purposes, l... Wikipedia
