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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLawn
/lɔːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area of grass that is regularly mowed and maintained, typically found in gardens or parks.
"The children played on the lush green lawn in the backyard." - 2
A stretch of grass, often used for recreational activities or as part of landscaping.
"The picnic was set up on the large lawn near the lake."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English launde, originating from Old French lande, meaning an open space in a forest or a heath. By the 16th century, the term shifted in meaning to refer to an area of mown, short grass kept around a house or in a garden.
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pelouse
Transliteration: pə.luz
"Les enfants jouent sur la pelouse verte."
Rasen
Transliteration: ˈʁaːzn̩
"Die Kinder spielen auf dem grünen Rasen."
prato
Transliteration: ˈpra.to
"I bambini giocano sul prato verde."
césped
Transliteration: ˈθesped
"Los niños juegan en el césped verde."
grama
Transliteration: ˈɡɾɐ.mɐ
"As crianças brincam na grama verde."
घास
Transliteration: ghās
"बच्चे हरे घास पर खेल रहे हैं।"
草坪
Transliteration: cǎopíng
"孩子们在绿色的草坪上玩耍。"
잔디
Transliteration: jandi
"아이들이 푸른 잔디 위에서 놀고 있습니다."
芝生
Transliteration: shibafu
"子供たちは緑の芝生で遊んでいます。"
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