environs

English

Etymology

From environ + -s.

Noun

environs

  1. plural of environ: the environment, the surroundings.

Usage notes

The singular form environ is now regarded as archaic; environment tends to be used in its place.

Verb

environs

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of environ

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.vi.ʁɔ̃/
  • (file)

Noun

environs m pl (plural only)

  1. neighborhood (close proximity, particularly in reference to home)

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