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arbour
[ ahr-ber ]
arbour
/ ˈɑːbə /
noun
- a leafy glade or bower shaded by trees, vines, shrubs, etc, esp when trained about a trellis
- obsolete.an orchard, garden, or lawn
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Word History and Origins
Origin of arbour1
C14 erber, from Old French herbier, from Latin herba grass
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Example Sentences
“God grant it may be so! Here, Jane, is an arbour; sit down.”
From Literature
Earlier this month, the nuns dedicated a makeshift outdoor chapel at the site, consisting of some wooden benches and an arbour surrounded by corn, with 300 people in attendance.
From The Guardian
Rigged up as tent awnings open only onto the river side, they formed an idyllic private arbour where families could relax, enjoying the coolness of the fast-flowing river.
From BBC
They went away and sat in an arbour, from which they could watch the young people practising their shots.
From Literature
There’s also a pool, children’s play area and a secret arbour within the 20 acres of grounds.
From The Guardian
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