First Known Use: before 12th century
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orchard
noun or·chard \ˈȯr-chərd\
: a place where people grow fruit trees
Full Definition of ORCHARD
: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples; also : the trees of such a planting
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Origin of ORCHARD
Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- (from Latin hortus garden) + geard yard — more at yard
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orchard
noun or·chard \ˈȯr-chərd\
Definition of ORCHARD for Kids
: a place where fruit trees are grown
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