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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHothouse
/ˈhɒt.haʊs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A greenhouse or building in which plants are grown in a controlled, warm environment.
"The gardener decided to move the delicate orchids to the hothouse for the winter." - 2
An environment that encourages rapid development or intense activity, often used metaphorically.
"The startup operated like a hothouse, fostering innovation and creativity among its employees."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hothouse' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'hot' and 'house' to describe a greenhouse that is heated to promote plant growth. Its usage has evolved to also refer to environments that foster rapid development or intense activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hothouse" is said worldwide
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Heizhaus
Transliteration: haɪts.haʊs
"Der Gärtner hat die empfindlichen Orchideen ins Heizhaus für den Winter gebracht."
serra riscaldata
Transliteration: ˈsɛr.ra riˈskal.da
"Il giardiniere ha spostato le delicate orchidee nella serra riscaldata per l'inverno."
invernadero
Transliteration: in.ber.naˈðe.ɾo
"El jardinero decidió mover las delicadas orquídeas al invernadero para el invierno."
estufa aquecida
Transliteration: esˈtufɐ a.keˈsidɐ
"O jardineiro decidiu mover as delicadas orquídeas para a estufa aquecida no inverno."
गर्मी का घर
Transliteration: garmī kā ghar
"माली ने नाजुक ऑर्किड को सर्दियों के लिए गर्मी के घर में स्थानांतरित कर दिया।"
温室
Transliteration: wēnshì
"园丁决定把娇嫩的兰花移到温室过冬。"
온실
Transliteration: onsil
"정원사는 섬세한 난초를 겨울을 위해 온실로 옮기기로 결정했습니다."
温室
Transliteration: onshitsu
"庭師は繊細なランを冬のために温室に移動することに決めました。"
serre chauffée
Transliteration: sɛʁ ʃo.fe
"Le jardinier a déplacé les orchidées délicates dans la serre chauffée pour l'hiver."
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