Boulevard (&unr_;), n. [F. boulevard, boulevart, fr. G. bollwerk. See Bulwark.]
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1. Originally, a bulwark or rampart of fortification or fortified town.
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2. A public walk or street occupying the site of demolished fortifications. Hence: A broad avenue in or around a city.
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