n.
Pronunciation: ' gär-d ə n
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 plants
2 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 \ - ˌ fu ̇ l \ noun