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barnyard

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barn·yard  (bärnyärd)
n.
The area surrounding a barn, often enclosed by a fence.
adj.
Smutty; earthy: barnyard humor.
barnyard [ˈbɑːnˌjɑːd]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) a yard adjoining a barn, in which farm animals are kept
2. (modifier) belonging to or characteristic of a barnyard
3. (modifier) crude or earthy barnyard humour
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.barnyard - a yard adjoining a barnbarnyard - a yard adjoining a barn              
yard - an enclosure for animals (as chicken or livestock)
Translations
barnyard [ˈbɑːnjɑːd]
A. N → corral m
B. CPD barnyard fowl(s) NPL → aves fpl de corral
barnyard [ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd]
n [farm] → basse-cour f
modif [animal] → de basse-cour
barnyard [ˈbɑːnˌjɑːd] n → aia
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