First Known Use: circa 1639
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parterre
noun par·terre \pär-ˈter\
Definition of PARTERRE
1
: an ornamental garden with paths between the beds
2
: the part of the main floor of a theater that is behind the orchestra; especially : parquet circle
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Origin of PARTERRE
French, from Middle French, from par terre on the ground
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