n.
Pronunciation: ' pent- ˌ hau ̇ s
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of Middle English pentis, from Anglo-French apentiz, from apent, past participle of apendre, appendre to attach, hang against ― more at APPEND
Date: circa 1525
1 a : a shed or roof attached to and sloping from a wall or building b : a smaller structure joined to a building : ANNEX
2 : a structure or dwelling built on the roof of a building