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greenhouse

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green·house  (grnhous)
n.
1. A structure, primarily of glass, in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation or protection of plants.
2. Slang A clear plastic bubble or shell covering part of an aircraft.

greenhouse
Noun
a building with glass walls and roof where plants are grown under controlled conditions
Adjective
relating to or contributing to the greenhouse effect: greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.greenhousegreenhouse - a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; "there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice"
hothouse, indoor garden, conservatory - a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
orangery - a place where oranges are grown; a plantation of orange trees in warm climes or a greenhouse in cooler areas
Adj.1.greenhouse - of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect; "greenhouse gases"
Translations
greenhouse [ˈgriːnhaus] ninvernadero
greenhouse [ˈgriːnhaus] green nserre f
greenhouse [ˈgriːnhaus] green nGewächshaus nt, Treibhaus nt;
greenhouse effect → Treibhauseffekt m;
greenhouse gas → Treibhausgas nt
greenhouse [ˈgriːnhaus] nserra


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So they went into Death's great greenhouse, where flowers and trees grew strangely into one another.
I shall fly through the roof of the greenhouse if somebody doesn't hold me down.
Ben Weatherstaff brought the rose in its pot from the greenhouse.
 
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