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orangery

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or·ange·ry  (ôrnj-r, r-)
n. pl. or·ange·ries
A sheltered place, especially a greenhouse, used for the cultivation of orange trees in cool climates.

orangery [ˈɒrɪndʒərɪ -dʒrɪ]
n pl -eries
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a building, such as a greenhouse, in which orange trees are grown
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.orangery - a place where oranges are grown; a plantation of orange trees in warm climes or a greenhouse in cooler areas
glasshouse, greenhouse, nursery - a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
plantation - an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
Translations
orangery [ˈɒrɪndʒərɪ] Ninvernadero m de naranjos
orangery [ˈɒrɪndʒəri] norangerie f
orange tree noranger m
orangery
nOrangerie f


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Tell him also what you have just told me -- that Mazarin has placed me in the pavilion of the orangery in order to make me a visit, and assure him that I shall take advantage of this honor he proposes to accord to me to obtain from him some amelioration of our captivity.
 
 
 
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