environs
[ en-vahy-ruh nz, -vahy-ernz, en-ver-uh nz, -vahy-ernz ]
/ ɛnˈvaɪ rənz, -ˈvaɪ ərnz, ˈɛn vər ənz, -vaɪ ərnz /
plural noun
the surrounding parts or districts, as of a city; outskirts; suburbs.
surrounding objects; surroundings; environment.
an area or space close by; vicinity.
Origin of environs
1655–65; < French (plural); replacing Middle English
environ < Old French, noun use of
environ around; see
environ
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Definition for environs (2 of 2)
environ
[ en-vahy-ruh n, -vahy-ern ]
/ ɛnˈvaɪ rən, -ˈvaɪ ərn /
verb (used with object)
to form a circle or ring round; surround; envelop: a house environed by pleasant grounds; to be environed by bad influences.
Origin of environ
OTHER WORDS FROM environ
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British Dictionary definitions for environs (1 of 2)
environs
/ (ɪnˈvaɪrənz) /
pl n
a surrounding area or region, esp the suburbs or outskirts of a town or city; vicinity
British Dictionary definitions for environs (2 of 2)
environ
/ (ɪnˈvaɪrən) /
verb
(tr)
to encircle or surround
Word Origin for environ
C14: from Old French
environner to surround, from
environ around, from
en-
1 +
viron a circle, from
virer to turn,
veer
1