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Avenues

Scope note

Use for wide, straight, usually tree-lined roads or approaches. For walkways in gardens or parks bordered by formally planted trees, use "allées."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008250

Broader Terms used

<streets by form>

Equivalent Terms used

avenue

Created

14yrs ago

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