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Garda

American  
[gahr-duh] / ˈgɑr də /

noun

  1. Lake, a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in Italy. 35 miles (56 km) long; 143 sq. mi. (370 sq. km).


Garda 1 British  
/ ˈɡɑːdə /

noun

  1. a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in the country. Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

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garda 2 British  
/ ˈɡɑːrdə /

noun

  1. a member of Garda Síochána

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"This is not tolerable and is against the law," the country's national force, known as the Garda, said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

With a surface area of 370 sq km, Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and ranks as the third largest in the Alpine region.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Just east of Lake Garda lies Verona, the city selected to host the Olympic closing ceremony, which will conclude two weeks of competition.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

She said the questions the families have will not be answered through the Garda investigation alone.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Don't you know that a little one like you could wear out the soles of his shoes, and his feet too, before he would see a drop of water from Lake Garda?

From Heimatlos Two stories for children, and for those who love children by Spyri, Johanna