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\ ˈlȯn 
, ˈlän \
, ˈlän \Definition of lawn
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 : ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
3 : a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
lawn
noun (2)Definition of lawn (Entry 2 of 2)
: a fine sheer linen or cotton fabric of plain weave that is thinner than cambric
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Noun (1)
lawn or lawny \ ˈlȯ-nē , ˈlä- \ adjective
, ˈlä- \ adjectiveNoun (2)
lawny adjective
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lawn
noun\ ˈlȯn , ˈlän \
, ˈlän \Kids Definition of lawn
: ground (as around a house) covered with grass that is kept mowed
lawn
noun\ ˈlȯn, ˈlän \
\Medical Definition of lawn
: a relatively even layer of bacteria covering the surface of a culture medium
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