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avenue

av.e.nue \'av-*-.n(y)u:\ n [MF, fr. fem. of avenu, pp. of avenir to come 
   to, fr. L advenire] - more at ADVENTURE 1: an opening or passageway to a 
   place  2: a way or means to an esp. intangible end  chiefly Brit  3a: the 
   principal walk or driveway to a house situated off a main road  3b: a broad 
   passageway bordered by trees  4: a street esp. when broad and attractive