/en vuy"reuhnz, -vuy"euhrnz, en"veuhr euhnz, -vuy euhrnz/ , n.pl.
1. the surrounding parts or districts, as of a city; outskirts; suburbs.
2. surrounding objects; surroundings; environment.
3. an area or space close by; vicinity.
[ 1655-65; environ environ around; see ENVIRON ]