— gardenable , adj. — gardenless , adj. — gardenlike , adj.
/gahr"dn/ , n.
1. a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.
2. a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden.
3. a fertile and delightful spot or region.
4. Brit. yard 2 (def. 1).
adj.
5. pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture.
6. garden-variety.
7. lead up or down the garden path , to deceive or mislead in an enticing way; lead on; delude: The voters had been led up the garden path too often to take a candidate's promises seriously.
v.i.
8. to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden.
v.t.
9. to cultivate as a garden.
[ 1300-50; ME gardin gardin, OF jardin gartin-, G Garten, YARD 2 ]