Avenue

n.	1.	A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may by reached; a way of approach or of exit. On every side were expanding new avenues of inquiry. - Milman.
	2.	The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered. An avenue of tall elms and branching chestnuts. - W. Black.
	3.	A broad street; as, the Fifth Avenue in New York.

Noun	1.	avenue - a line of approach; "they explored every avenue they could think of"; "it promises to open new avenues to understanding"
	2.	avenue - a wide street or thoroughfare Synonyms: boulevard

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