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aboideaux

n.
C2 Proficiency aboideaux

n. a type of small, decorative garden or courtyard in a French château. It is often surrounded by a low wall or a fence.

n. a small garden or courtyard, typically enclosed by a low wall or fence, found in a French château. Often used to describe the private garden of a noble family.


SIMPLE

The king spent his afternoons walking through the royal aboideaux.

CONTEXTUAL

Restoration of the historic aboideaux revealed intricate stone carvings that had been hidden for centuries.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the aboideaux to provide a secluded retreat for the family, ensuring that the private garden remained visible from the grand hall through a series of arched windows.

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