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Etymology
Combination of house + plant.
Noun
en-noun
- A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
#:Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.
- A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.
#:"I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.
Translations
trans-top|A plant grown in a living space
Finnish: huonekasvi
German: Zimmerpflanze f
Italian: pianta da appartamento
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trans-top|A plant type suited to such treatement
German: Zimmerpflanze f
Italian: pianta da appartamento
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See also
flowerpot
potted plant
ru:houseplant
vi:houseplant
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