Definition of orchard
: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples; also : the trees of such a planting
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There are plentiful bike paths, a small orchard one can pick from freely, and sleek public barbecue pits for picnics along the water.
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Westwind Orchard Owned by some of April’s closest friends, this historic Catskills orchard makes exceptional ciders and jams on-site.
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An orchard, a meadow and a pond are inside the ring.
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In 1924, the Washington Herald had done the same thing, carving Herald Harbor out of a former peach orchard on the other side of Annapolis, on the Severn River.
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Under the trees, next to her herb garden and orchard, stir-up the ingredients, roll out the dough and cook the sweet bread in a tonier, a traditional oven usually buried in the ground.
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Friends said Lewis grew up on a small apple orchard in Virginia.
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Users of the chemical include landscapers, golf courses, orchards, vineyards and farms.
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The newest region to excel in chardonnay is Elgin, where vines have been replacing orchards; chards like Kershaw and Paul Cluver offer a nice balance between the riper and leaner styles.
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Origin and Etymology of orchard
Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- (from Latin hortus garden) + geard yard — more at yard
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: a place where people grow fruit trees
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: a place where fruit trees are grown
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