1. Maison.
2. Pavillon.
ETYM Old Eng. hous, hus, as. hus.
1. A dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families.
2. A building in which something is sheltered or located.
3. An official assembly having legislative powers.
4. Aristocratic family line.
5. Play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults.
6. The audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema.
7. The members of a religious community living together.
ETYM Latin villa, Late Lat. also village, dim. of Latin vicus a village: cf. Italian and French villa. Related to Vicinity, Vill, Village, Villain.
1. Pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds.
2. Country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard.
3. (British) Detached or semi-detached suburban house.