viga

[ vee-guh ]

noun

1. a rough-hewn beam, usually of fir, used to support the roof in adobe construction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of viga¹

Borrowed into English from Spanish around 1835–45

Example Sentences

Inside, the home’s sprawling rooms are also nearly just how she left them: Eames chairs, viga and latilla ceilings, the artist’s lone martini glass on the kitchen shelf, leather boots in the closet, original dried herbs in their original jars lined up in the pantry.

From Washington Post

United conclude their Europa League semi-final against Celta Viga at Old Trafford on Thursday, having beaten the Spanish side 1-0 in the first leg on Thursday.

From BBC

Instead of shooting at goal in the 6-1 win over Celta Viga, Messi cheekily rolled the ball sideways off the spot for team-mate Luis Suarez to smash home.

From BBC

The hotel also creates a keen awareness for its southwestern environs and showcases this focus through locally-inspired details, such as bed throws from Chimayo, Saltillo tiles, and viga wood ceilings.

From Forbes

Atletico hosts Malaga on Sunday, and Real Madrid finishes at Celta Viga on Sunday and home against Espanyol on May 18.

From New York Times