Main Entry:

¹gar·den

Pronunciation:

\ˈgär-d^ən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English gardin, from Anglo-French gardin, jardin, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gart enclosure — more at yard

Date:

13th century

1 a: a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated b: a rich well-cultivated region c: a container (as a window box) planted with usually a variety of small plants2 a: a public recreation area or park usually ornamented with plants and trees <a botanical garden> b: an open-air eating or drinking place c: a large hall for public entertainment

— gar·den·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun