greenhouse.
A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.
Meaning & usage
A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.
The glass of a plane's cockpit.
A public toilet.
A structure that shields the operating table to protect against bacteria.
A hot state in global climate.
Where this word comes from
From green + house ("house for growing greens"), in reference to the produce grown within.
To place (plants) in a greenhouse.
To nurture in order to promote growth.
Where this word comes from
From green + house ("house for growing greens"), in reference to the produce grown within.
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