greensward

Meanings

• noun

  A level, open area of land covered with short grass, often used for recreation or as a setting for formal gardens.

  - "The children played on the greensward, rolling in the soft grass."
  - "The greensward of the castle grounds was a popular place for picnics."
  - "The formal garden was surrounded by a high wall, with a beautiful greensward in front."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with greensward
wards , swords , explodes

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Variants

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greensward , greenswards

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Etymology

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Old English 'grenysweorde' - 'grenys' meaning 'grass' and 'weorde' meaning 'enclosure' or 'territory'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'greensward' is most commonly used in the context of English literature and gardening.

2. The greensward is often used as a setting for pastoral poetry and idyllic scenes.

3. The greensward is an essential element of many English country estates and gardens.

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Related Concepts

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1. lawn: A large area of short grass, often used for recreation or as a setting for formal gardens. Synonymous with greensward.

2. pasture: An area of land used for grazing animals. Similar to greensward, but often used in the context of agriculture.

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Culture

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In literature, the greensward is often used to describe the setting of pastoral poetry and idyllic scenes. It is also a common element in English country estates and gardens.

How to Memorize "greensward"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open area of short grass. Visualize children playing and rolling in the soft grass, or a formal garden surrounded by a high wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'greensward' with the image of a lush, green field. Remember that it is an area of short grass used for recreation or as a setting for formal gardens.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Grass and Recreation, Greensward's Definition'.

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