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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

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

Toward the center of the image, the deep blue waters of Lake Garda are immediately noticeable.

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

He travelled by way of Munich, the Brenner and Lago di Garda to Verona and Venice, and from thence to Rome, where he arrived on the 29th of October 1786.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various