## Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish patio 'courtyard, inner court', of uncertain origin; perhaps from Old Occitan pati 'untilled land, pasture', from Latin pactum 'agreement', or from Latin patere 'to lie open'.

## AI Etymology
Patio is borrowed from Spanish patio 'courtyard, inner court', of uncertain origin; perhaps from Old Occitan pati 'untilled land, pasture', from Latin pactum 'agreement', or from Latin patere 'to lie open'. Important recorded forms include patio (Spanish). Its earlier history remains partly uncertain, so the etymological chain is best treated cautiously. In current use it covers a paved outdoor area adjoining a house.

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- House & Home

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