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avenue

noun [C] (ROAD)
 
 
/ˈæv.ə.njuː/ US  /-nuː/

Definition

C1 a wide road with trees or tall buildings on both sides, or a wide countryside path or road with trees on both sides: Fremont AvenueUrban and residential streets UK a road that leads to a large houseUrban and residential streets
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