The Mall

See also: mall and Mall

English

Etymology

from the game pall mall, once played there

Pronunciation
  • (London avenue) IPA(key): /ðə mæl/
  • (Washington DC park) IPA(key): /ðə mɑl/

Proper noun

The Mall

  1. a wide avenue in London leading from Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace; used as a ceremonial route
  2. The National Mall, a national park in downtown Washington DC.

References
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