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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGlashaus
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɡlaːsˌhaʊs
"Das Glashaus im Botanischen Garten ist beeindruckend."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A building made largely of glass, used for growing plants in a controlled environment.
"The botanical garden features a stunning glasshouse filled with exotic plants." - 2
A structure resembling a greenhouse, often used for displaying plants or flowers.
"The glasshouse at the fair showcased a variety of orchids."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'glæs' (glass) and 'hūs' (house), dating back to the Middle English period. Originally denoting a building where glass was manufactured, its meaning shifted by the 17th century to describe a greenhouse used for cultivating delicate plants.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Glasshouse" is said worldwide
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serre
Transliteration: sɛʁ
"La serre du jardin botanique est magnifique."
Glashaus
Transliteration: ˈɡlaːsˌhaʊs
"Das Glashaus im Botanischen Garten ist beeindruckend."
serra
Transliteration: ˈsɛr.ra
"La serra è piena di piante esotiche."
invernadero
Transliteration: in.ber.naˈðe.ɾo
"El invernadero tiene una gran variedad de plantas."
estufa
Transliteration: esˈtufɐ
"A estufa do jardim botânico é impressionante."
ग्लासहाउस
Transliteration: glāsahaus
"बॉटनिकल गार्डन में एक सुंदर ग्लासहाउस है।"
温室
Transliteration: wēnshì
"植物园里的温室非常美丽。"
온실
Transliteration: onsil
"식물원에 있는 온실은 아름답습니다."
温室
Transliteration: onshitsu
"植物園の温室は素晴らしいです。"
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