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country house

noun

  1. a house in the country, especially a large and impressive house on an estate.


country house

noun

  1. a large house in the country, esp a mansion belonging to a wealthy family
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of country house1

First recorded in 1585–95
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"It was this huge private house and it was decorated in an English country house style. I don't think I'd ever seen anything like it in my life," says Frances.

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A decorated tree and sleigh greeted guests at the entrance to the country house which had holly, ivy, mistletoe and lanterns hung throughout.

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Taking matters into her own hands, she acquires a euthanasia pill and a short-term rental on a country house where she intends to end her life.

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We have a country house in the forest.

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The experience evokes a romantic dinner party in a private country house from another era.

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