Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estufa
noun
es-TOO-fah
Definition
A structure used for growing plants, especially in climates that are not conducive to outdoor cultivation; commonly referred to as a greenhouse.
Examples
- She decided to start a vegetable garden in her estufa to protect the seedlings from the cold.
- The estufa was filled with exotic plants that couldn’t survive outdoors.
Meaning
In gardening and botany, an ‘estufa’ provides a controlled environment for plants to thrive, maintaining optimal humidity and temperature levels.
Synonyms
- greenhouse
- hothouse
- cold frame