Charles L'Enfant

/tʃɑrlz ləˈnɛksə/
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Definitions of Charles L'Enfant
  1. noun
    United States architect (born in France) who laid out the city plan for Washington (1754-1825)
    synonyms: L'Enfant, Pierre Charles L'Enfant
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    architect, designer
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
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