boulevard

English

/ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/, /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/

noun
Definitions
  • A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.
  • The landscaping on the sides of a boulevard or other thoroughfare.

Etymology

Borrowed from French boulevard derived from Middle French boulevard derived from Middle High German bolewerc derived from Middle Dutch bolwerk (bulwark, bastion).

Origin

Middle Dutch

bolwerk

Gloss

bulwark, bastion

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