farm-yard

farm·yard

[fahrm-yahrd]
noun
a yard or enclosure surrounded by or connected with farm buildings.

Origin:
1740–50; farm + yard2

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farmyard (ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a.  an area surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings
 b.  (as modifier): farmyard animals

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