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causeway

Syllabification: (cause·way)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôzˌwā/
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Definition of causeway

noun

  • a raised road or track across low or wet ground.

Origin:

late Middle English: from causey (from Anglo-Norman French causee, based on Latin calx 'lime, limestone' (used for paving roads)) + way

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