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Gar·da

 (gär′də), Lake
The largest lake in Italy, in the foothills of the Alps east of Milan. Its shoreline is dotted with resorts and vineyards.
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Garda

(ˈɡɑːdə)
n
(Placename) Lake Garda a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in the country. Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

garda

(ˈɡɑːrdə)
n, pl gardaí (ˈɡɑːrdiː)
a member of Garda Síochána
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Gar•da

(ˈgɑr də)

n.
Lake, a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in Italy. 35 mi. (56 km) long; 143 sq. mi. (370 sq. km).
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garda

An Irish word for a police officer, a member of the Garda Siochána (guard of the peace).
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Translations

Garda

[ˈgɑːdə] N (Gardaí (pl)) [ˈgɑːdiː]policía f irlandesa
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garda

n pl <gardaí> (Ir: = police) → Polizei f; (= policeman/-woman)Polizist(in) m(f)
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