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Plant-wall

/plænt wɔːl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A vertical structure that incorporates living plants, often used for decorative or environmental purposes.

    "The restaurant featured a stunning plant-wall that brought a touch of nature indoors."
  2. 2

    A wall designed to support the growth of plants, typically used in urban gardening.

    "Urban developers are increasingly installing plant-walls to improve air quality in city landscapes."

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The term 'plant-wall' is a compound word formed from 'plant', which originates from the Old English 'plante', meaning 'a young tree or plant', and 'wall', derived from the Old English 'weall', meaning 'a structure that defines an area'. The combination reflects a modern trend in architecture and gardening that emphasizes the integration of nature into built environments.

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