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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

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

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

The Garda investigation team has appealed to anyone who was in the building before the explosion to speak to them.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The geographer sees in Lake Garda a fjord, in the Sea of Aral a lake in process of drying up.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst