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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesplanta ornamental
Pronunciation / Transliteration: planta oɾnamentaɫ
"El jardín estaba lleno de plantas ornamentales."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A plant that is grown primarily for decorative purposes rather than for food or other uses.
"The garden was filled with various ornamental plants, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape." - 2
Any plant species that is cultivated for its aesthetic appeal, including flowers, foliage, and overall form.
"Many homeowners choose ornamental plants to enhance the beauty of their yards."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ornamental' originates from the Latin 'ornamentalis', meaning 'serving to adorn'. 'Plant' comes from the Latin 'planta', meaning 'sprout' or 'young tree'. The combination reflects a historical focus on plants cultivated for decorative purposes, evolving from practical uses to aesthetic appreciation in gardens and interiors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ornamental Plant" is said worldwide
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plante ornementale
Transliteration: plɑ̃t ɔʁnəmɑ̃tal
"Le jardin était rempli de plantes ornementales."
Zierpflanze
Transliteration: tsiːɐ̯ˈpflant͡sə
"Der Garten war mit verschiedenen Zierpflanzen geschmückt."
pianta ornamentale
Transliteration: pjanta ornaˈmentale
"Il giardino era pieno di piante ornamentali."
planta ornamental
Transliteration: planta oɾnamentaɫ
"El jardín estaba lleno de plantas ornamentales."
planta ornamental
Transliteration: plɐ̃tɐ oʁnɨmɐ̃ˈtaw
"O jardim estava cheio de plantas ornamentais."
सजावटी पौधा
Transliteration: sajāvṭī pāudhā
"बगीचे में कई सजावटी पौधे थे।"
观赏植物
Transliteration: guānshǎng zhíwù
"花园里种满了观赏植物。"
관상용 식물
Transliteration: gwan-sang-yong sigmul
"정원에는 다양한 관상용 식물이 있었습니다."
観賞植物
Transliteration: kanshō shokubutsu
"庭には多くの観賞植物が植えられていました。"
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