Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A porch or a vestibule at the entrance of a house; entrance; hall.
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Examples
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"zaguan," running through the breadth of the building, and then we are in the patio.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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Since a "great house" which has been converted into a small museum is the architectural example that visitors are most likely to see, we'll try to capture some of their elegance: A doorway on the street leads to a rather dark passageway, called the zaguan.
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Since a "great house" which has been converted into a small museum is the architectural example that visitors are most likely to see, we'll try to capture some of their elegance: A doorway on the street leads to a rather dark passageway, called the zaguan.
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From the vestibule main entrance (_zaguan_) one passes to the upper floor, which constitutes the house proper, where the family resides.
The Philippine Islands John Foreman
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The garrison sleeps secure -- even the night-guard in the zaguan with their bodies extended along the stone banqueta, are sleeping soundly.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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She did not return to her apartment, but crossing the patio hastily entered the zaguan.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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At this she cast her eyes toward the entrance of the long alley leading to the garden, which was directly opposite to, and visible from, the zaguan.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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The portero still lingered by the great gate, waiting his master's return; but he sat inside upon the banqueta of the zaguan, and seemed to be asleep.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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"Oh! what shall we do with him," continued the lady in a tone of distress, and pointing toward the zaguan.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
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And now the war-cry of the Wacoes peals out in earnest, and the hundreds of dark warriors rush like a torrent through the zaguan.
The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Mayne Reid 1850
fbharjo commented on the word zaguan
'a gust in' way
November 15, 2011
qms commented on the word zaguan
From her window (alone, pale and wan)
Conchita espied handsome Juan:
To the door in a rush,
And a maidenly blush
To draw him within her zaguan.
April 18, 2016