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garden

Syllabification: (gar·den)
Pronunciation: /ˈgärdn/

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Definition of garden

noun

  • 1a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.
  • (gardens) ornamental grounds laid out for public enjoyment and recreation:botanical gardens
  • 2 [in names] a large public hall:Madison Square Garden

verb

[no object]
  • cultivate or work in a garden.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old Northern French gardin, variant of Old French jardin, of Germanic origin; related to yard2

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