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garden

|gar-den|

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/ˈɡɑrdən/

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/ˈɡɑːdn̩/

cultivated area

Etymology
Etymology Information

'garden' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'jardin', where 'jardin' meant 'enclosure'.

Historical Evolution

'jardin' transformed into the Middle English word 'gardin', and eventually became the modern English word 'garden'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'enclosure for cultivation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cultivated area for plants'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.

She spends her weekends working in the garden.

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Verb 1

to cultivate or work in a garden.

He loves to garden in his free time.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35