Lawn

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

English

Pronunciation

IPA: /lɔ:n/

Etymology 1

Apparently from Laon, a town in France known for its linen manufacturing.

Noun

Singular lawn

Plural lawns

1. a type of thin linen or cotton
2. (in plural) pieces of this fabric, especially as used for the sleeves of a bishop; the office of bishop
3. (obsolete) a piece of clothing made from lawn

Translations

Finnish: huntu, verho

Etymology 2

Alteration of laund.

Noun

Singular lawn

Plural lawns

1. An open space between woods.
2. Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

Derived terms

• lawn mower

Translations

open space between woods

Finnish: ruohikko

ground covered with grass

Finnish: nurmikko, pihanurmikko French : gazon (m)

Spanish: césped m.

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