houseplant

English

noun
Definitions
  • A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
  • A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.

Etymology

Compound from English house (a house, company) + English plant (set firmly, sole, place).

Origin

English

plant

Gloss

set firmly, sole, place

Concept
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The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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