Allee

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tree-lined avenue, often particularly one that is part of a landscaped garden.

    "He found her walking slowly up and down an allee of elms, through the leaves of which the bright September sunshine sifted down."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A female given name.

Example

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"He found her walking slowly up and down an allee of elms, through the leaves of which the bright September sunshine sifted down."

Etymology

From French allée (“path”).

Related phrases

Allee effect

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