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promenade

1. prom.e.nade \.pra:m-*-'na-d, -'na:d\ n [F, fr. promener to take for a 
   walk, fr. L prominare to drive forwa]rd, fr. pro- forward + minare to drive 
   - more at AMENABLE 1: a leisurely walk or ride esp. in a public place for 
   pleasure or display  2: a place for strolling  3a: a ceremonious opening of 
   a formal ball consisting of a grand march of a ll the guests 3b: a figure 
   in a square dance  3c: PROM 
2. promenade vi 1: to take or go on a promenade  2: to perform a promenade 
   in a dance  : to walk about in or on  - prom.e.nad.er n