greenhouse

English

/ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (UK) The glass of a plane's cockpit.
  • (medicine) A structure that shields the operating table to protect against bacteria.
  • (climatology) A hot state in global climate.

Etymology

Affix from English green + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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