vista

English

/ˈvɪstə/, /ˈviːstə/

noun
Definitions
  • A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage.
  • A site offering such a view.
  • (figuratively) A vision; a view presented to the mind in prospect or in retrospect by the imagination.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian vista (sight, view) derived from Latin vidēre.

Origin

Latin

vidēre

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