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putting green

noun putt·ing green \ˈpə-tiŋ-\

golf : an area covered with very short grass around the hole into which the ball must be played; also : a similar area that has many holes and that is used for practice

Full Definition of PUTTING GREEN

:  a smooth grassy area at the end of a golf fairway containing the hole; also :  a similar area usually with many holes that is used for practice
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First Known Use of PUTTING GREEN

1805

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