The Mall

See also: mall and Mall

English

Etymology

From the game pall mall, once played there. The American landmark is named after the avenue in London.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ðə mæl/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ðə mɔl/
- (cot–caught merger) /ðə mɑl/

Proper noun

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

References

The Mall (London) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
National Mall on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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