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garden

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

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\-ˌfu̇l\ noun

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