The Mall

See also: mall and Mall

English

Etymology

from the game pall mall, once played there

Pronunciation

• (London avenue) IPA^(key): /ðə mæl/
• (Washington DC park) IPA^(key): /ðə mɑl/

Proper noun

The Mall

1. a wide avenue in London leading from Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace; used as a ceremonial route
2. The National Mall, a national park in downtown Washington DC.

References

• The Mall (London) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia