parterre

par·terre

 (pär-târ′)

n.

1. An ornamental flower garden having the beds and paths arranged to form a pattern.

2. See parquet circle.

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[French, from Old French, ornamental garden, from par terre, on the ground : par, over, on; see paramount + terre, ground (from Old French, from Latin terra, earth; see ters- in Indo-European roots).]

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parterre

(pɑːˈtɛə)

n

1. (Horticulture) a formally patterned flower garden

2. (Theatre) Brit and Irish the pit in a theatre

3. (Theatre) US another name for parquet circle

[C17: from French, from par along + terre ground]

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par•terre

(pɑrˈtɛər)

n.

1. Also called parquet circle. the rear section of seats on the main floor of a theater, opera house, etc., under the balcony.

2. an arrangement of ornamental flower beds separated by walks.

[1630–40; < French, n. use of phrase par terre on the ground]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	parterre - an ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern flower garden - a garden featuring flowering plants
	2.	parterre - seating at the rear of the main floor (beneath the balconies) parquet circle seating, seating area, seating room, seats - an area that includes places where several people can sit; "there is seating for 40 students in this classroom" theater, theatre, house - a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"

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Translations

parterre de broderierez-de-chaussée

parterre

[pɑːˈteə] N (= garden) → parterre m

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parterre

n (US) → Parterre nt

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