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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The part of a building's grounds consisting of structures, such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways, made with hard materials.

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  • noun the permanent, man-made features of a landscape made from stone etc, rather than plants

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[hard + (land)scape.]

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  • Structures in a particular landscape.

    April 26, 2009