Associations to the word «Parterre»

Wiktionary

PARTERRE, noun. A flowerbed, particularly an elevated one.
PARTERRE, noun. A garden with paths between such flowerbeds.
PARTERRE, noun. A theater balcony, especially in an opera house; above the box seats, but definitely below family circle.
PARTERRE, noun. (US) (New York) An apartment balcony.

Dictionary definition

PARTERRE, noun. An ornamental flower garden; beds and paths are arranged to form a pattern.
PARTERRE, noun. Seating at the rear of the main floor (beneath the balconies).

Wise words

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