parterre
(horticulture) A flowerbed, particularly an elevated one.
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A parterre is a part of a formal garden constructed on a level substrate, consisting of symmetrical patterns, made up by plant beds, plats, low hedges or coloured gravels, which are separated and connected by paths.
The view of a parterre from inside the house, especially from the upper floors, was a major consideration in its design.
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(horticulture) A flowerbed, particularly an elevated one.
“A parterre is a part of a formal garden constructed on a level substrate, consisting of symmetrical patterns, made up by plant beds, plats, low hedges or coloured gravels, which are separated and connected by paths.”
“The view of a parterre from inside the house, especially from the upper floors, was a major consideration in its design.”
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(horticulture) A garden with paths between such flowerbeds.
Parterre means: A garden with paths between such flowerbeds.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
parterre means: A garden with paths between such flowerbeds.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(theater) A part of the section of theater seats located on the ground floor, on the same level as the orchestra.
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